Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP8

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FP8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was launched 8 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M10 III matches up versus the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the FP8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and FP8 is 80 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and FP8.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.