Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was released 2 years after the FH6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-M10 grades against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 offers external 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 FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 against the FH6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and FH6 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and FH6.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.