Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FH7

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.