Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH2

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M5 III was brought out 8 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M5 III grades versus the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 III vs the FH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and FH2 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and FH2.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.