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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic FP2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 7 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 III matches up against the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic FP2

 E-M10 III FP2 
AnnouncedAugust 2017January 2010More recent by 94 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 FP2 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FP2

 E-M10 III FP2 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III offers physical 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 FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the FP2.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and FP2 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and FP2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-M10 III provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography information
Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (410 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography information
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
67
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (410 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (410 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2017-08-31 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.6fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $650 $80