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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FP8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 10 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FP8

 E-M1 III FP8 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020July 2009More recent by 129 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 FP8 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FP8

 E-M1 III FP8 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III versus the FP8.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and FP8 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and FP8.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography features
Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
79
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-02-11 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX Venus Engine V
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 11
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.50 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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $1,800 $300