Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FH5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M10 was announced 3 years later than the FH5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M10 matches up vs the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic FH5
E-M10 | FH5 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus E-M10
FH5 | E-M10 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FH5
E-M10 | FH5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 features outside measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 vs the FH5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and FH5 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and FH5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer E-M10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-03-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 grams (0.87 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $600 | $169 |