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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was introduced 8 years later than the FH7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera 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 FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M1 III grades versus the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 E-M1 III FH7 
IntroducedFebruary 2020September 2011More recent by 103 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 FH7 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 E-M1 III FH7 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III features outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III vs the FH7.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and FH7 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and FH7.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
77
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
34
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
78
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 weather proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 has phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography info
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
79
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
71
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 features focus via touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
81
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone jack
34
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-11 2011-09-07
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 measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 11
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,800 $149