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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 10 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FX700

 E-M10 IV FX700 
IntroducedAugust 2020July 2010More recent by 123 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FX700 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FX700

 E-M10 IV FX700 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the FX700.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and FX700 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and FX700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
38
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
73
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
85
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-08-04 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 7.40 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 Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $399