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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Released August 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic FX580

 E-M10 II FX580 
LaunchedAugust 2015January 2009More modern by 81 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 FX580 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FX580

 E-M10 II FX580 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
73
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
36
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging details
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging details
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-08-25 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 6.00 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 reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $499