Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FS7

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FS7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FS7 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 11 years after the FS7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the FS7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and FS7 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and FS7.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV should have a benefit in sensor tech.