Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP3

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FP3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was brought out 9 years after the FP3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M1X scores against the FP3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X compared to the FP3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and FP3 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and FP3.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.