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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FH10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FH10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 7 years after the FH10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades against the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FH10

 E-M10 IV FH10 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2013Newer by 93 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FH10 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FH10

 E-M10 IV FH10 

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the FH10.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and FH10 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and FH10.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
85
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no mic jack
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-08-04 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 383g (0.84 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $110