Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic FP2
E-M10 III | FP2 | |||
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Announced | August 2017 | January 2010 | More recent by 94 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-M10 III
FP2 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FP2
E-M10 III | FP2 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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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 |