Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH6

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic FH6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was manufactured 3 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M5 II scores versus the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II features outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 II against the FH6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and FH6 is 80 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and FH6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M5 II will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.