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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 9 years after the FH2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FH2

 E-M1 III FH2 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2011Newer by 111 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 FH2 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH2

 E-M1 III FH2 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III and the FH2.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and FH2 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and FH2.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (270 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography details
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
79
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
72
great battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
great battery power (270 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-11 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 11
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 speed 60.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 270 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $1,800 $149