Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700
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![Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II/Olympus-E-M1-II-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
- New Model is Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2010
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
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The E-M1 II was introduced 6 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 II grades against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FX700
E-M1 II | FX700 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 76 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus E-M1 II
FX700 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FX700
E-M1 II | FX700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 II vs the FX700.
![Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and FX700 is 68 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and FX700.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer E-M1 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | 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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MOV, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 574 gr (1.27 lbs) | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,700 | $399 |