Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FP5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was unveiled 6 years after the FP5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M10 III grades versus the FP5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 III versus the FP5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and FP5 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and FP5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M10 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.