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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic FX700
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FX700

 E-M1 II FX700 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016July 2010Fresher by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 FX700 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FX700

 E-M1 II FX700 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (350 shots)
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average in class (574g)
weather proof
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (350 shots)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging information
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging information
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display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than average in class (574g)
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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