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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic FP3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 5 years after the FP3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 II matches up against the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic FP3

 E-M10 II FP3 
RevealedAugust 2015January 2010Newer by 69 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 FP3 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FP3

 E-M10 II FP3 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II offers exterior 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 FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the FP3.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and FP3 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and FP3.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 II will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography information
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography information
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
73
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
60
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging features
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2015-08-25 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 4.90 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, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $182