Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic FX580, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FX580 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 6 years after the FX580 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 II scores versus the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II versus the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and FX580 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and FX580.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 II will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.