Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP2

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.

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.

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.

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.