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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FH5

 E-M10 IV FH5 
LaunchedAugust 2020January 2011Fresher by 117 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FH5 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FH5

 E-M10 IV FH5 

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
84
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have mic support
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-08-04 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 3.30 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $169