Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Launched February 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
- Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M5 II was unveiled 5 years after the FP8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M5 II grades versus the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic FP8
E-M5 II | FP8 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | July 2009 | More modern by 68 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-M5 II
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic FP8
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II features exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M5 II vs the FP8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and FP8 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and FP8.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M5 II will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | MOS | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 469g (1.03 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 896 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $300 |