Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 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
- Introduced August 2015
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FS42, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FS42 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizes.
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The E-M10 II was unveiled 6 years after the FS42 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M10 II grades vs the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic FS42
E-M10 II | FS42 | |||
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Released | August 2015 | ![]() | April 2009 | Newer by 78 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus E-M10 II
FS42 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FS42
E-M10 II | FS42 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II features 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 FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FS42 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 II and the FS42.
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and FS42 is 82 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and FS42.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-08-25 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 6.30 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) | 132 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $499 | $580 |