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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
82 Imaging
53 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(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
Panasonic FH5
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 E-M10 FH5 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2011Fresher by 39 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus E-M10

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 E-M10 FH5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
71
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (396g)
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography features
67
 has focus via touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 heavier than average in class (396g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 comes with touch focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging information
33
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than average in class (396g)
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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