Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Announced August 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FH10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-M10 III was announced 4 years after the FH10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 III matches up against the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic FH10
E-M10 III | FH10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2017 | January 2013 | More modern by 57 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus E-M10 III
FH10 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FH10
E-M10 III | FH10 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the FH10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and FH10 is 80 and 97 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and FH10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher E-M10 III should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-08-31 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 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 screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
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 PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 103g (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (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 | 330 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $650 | $110 |