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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was released 4 years after the FH6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FH6

 E-M1 II FH6 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2012More modern by 58 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 FH6 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FH6

 E-M1 II FH6 

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II provides external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 II versus the FH6.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and FH6 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and FH6.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (574g)
great high ISO (25,600)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (350 per charge)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition in class (574g)
environment sealing
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (350 shots)
70
great battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
41
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition in class (574g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-09-19 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MOV, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 grams (1.27 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 280 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $1,700 $129