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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FH8 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was released 8 years after the FH8 which is quite a sizable difference 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 FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M1 III matches up versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FH8

 E-M1 III FH8 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2012More modern by 99 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 FH8 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH8

 E-M1 III FH8 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III has exterior 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 FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 III and the FH8.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and FH8 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and FH8.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
79
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-11 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 23
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 pounds) 123g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos 260 photos
Type 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 $149