Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FX580

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FX580, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FX580 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was unveiled 5 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-M10 scores against the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 has physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 versus the FX580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and FX580 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and FX580.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.