Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FH8
E-M1 III | FH8 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | January 2012 | More modern by 99 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FH8
E-M1 III | FH8 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |