Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH3

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was manufactured 7 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 III scores against the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III vs the FH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and FH3 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and FH3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.