Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FH5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FH5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 9 years later than the FH5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FH5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the FH5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and FH5 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and FH5.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.