Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP8 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
- Released August 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic FP8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M10 II was manufactured 6 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M10 II grades versus the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic FP8
E-M10 II | FP8 | |||
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Released | August 2015 | July 2009 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-M10 II
FP8 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FP8
E-M10 II | FP8 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II has got physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and 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).
See the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the FP8.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and FP8 is 82 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and FP8.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-08-25 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine V |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 5.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $499 | $300 |