Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP3

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic FP3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 III was introduced 7 years after the FP3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M10 III scores versus the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III provides outside 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) while the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 III versus the FP3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and FP3 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and FP3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 III will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.