Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH20
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced October 2019
- Older Model is Olympus E-M5 II
- New Model is OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic FH20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and FH20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M5 III was introduced 9 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M5 III matches up against the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic FH20
E-M5 III | FH20 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | January 2010 | More recent by 120 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus E-M5 III
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FH20
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III offers physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 III and the FH20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and FH20 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and FH20.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 414g (0.91 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,199 | $179 |