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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(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
Panasonic FH7
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic FH7

 E-M10 II FH7 
LaunchedAugust 2015September 2011Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 FH7 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FH7

 E-M10 II FH7 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography information
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography info
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
73
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
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