Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FX700

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic FX700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was launched 5 years after the FX700 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M10 II grades vs the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II features external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 II against the FX700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and FX700 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and FX700.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.