Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced August 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M10 II was released 4 years later than the FH7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M10 II grades against the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic FH7
E-M10 II | FH7 | |||
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Launched | August 2015 | September 2011 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus E-M10 II
FH7 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FH7
E-M10 II | FH7 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II features physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 II vs the FH7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and FH7 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and FH7.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 II provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher E-M10 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-08-25 | 2011-09-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $149 |