Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH3

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was revealed 6 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M1 II scores versus the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II offers outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II vs the FH3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and FH3 is 68 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and FH3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.