Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH3

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was revealed 4 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M10 matches up versus the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 against the FH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and FH3 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and FH3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.