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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(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
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic FH7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 6 years later than the FH7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M10 III scores versus the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic FH7

 E-M10 III FH7 
IntroducedAugust 2017September 2011Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 FH7 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FH7

 E-M10 III FH7 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III features outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III versus the FH7.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and FH7 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and FH7.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 III has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-M10 III will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (410g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
67
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (410 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (126g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
43
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (410 grams)
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-08-31 2011-09-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 speed 8.6 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $650 $149