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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FH10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was introduced 7 years later than the FH10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M1 III grades versus the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FH10

 E-M1 III FH10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2013More recent by 87 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 FH10 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH10

 E-M1 III FH10 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III has got external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the FH10.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and FH10 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and FH10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
79
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
81
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-11 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 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 Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $1,800 $110