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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FP8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was announced 4 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M10 matches up against the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic FP8

 E-M10 FP8 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2009More recent by 57 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-M10

 FP8 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FP8

 E-M10 FP8 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 against the FP8.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and FP8 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (396g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
67
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (396g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (151g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (396g)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-03-18 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 5.50 m
Flash options 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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Form of battery 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $300