Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FX75

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FX75, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FX75 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was brought out 3 years after the FX75 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 scores against the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 versus the FX75.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and FX75 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and FX75.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.