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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic FH1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was revealed 9 years after the FH1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M5 III grades against the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic FH1

 E-M5 III FH1 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2010Newer by 120 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 FH1 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FH1

 E-M5 III FH1 

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 III and the FH1.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and FH1 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and FH1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography features
Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
83
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography features
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (310 shots)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (310 shots)
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
84
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-10-17 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 414 grams (0.91 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos -
Battery type 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 (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,199 $150