Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH20

The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FH20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 II was manufactured 5 years after the FH20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M10 II grades versus the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II and the FH20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and FH20 is 82 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and FH20.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.