Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic FP1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was launched 10 years after the FP1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M1 III grades vs the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III and the FP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and FP1 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and FP1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.