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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic FH6

 E-M10 FH6 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 27 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus E-M10

 FH6 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FH6

 E-M10 FH6 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography features
Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
70
great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
41
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-18 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 280 photos
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $129