Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH3

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic FH3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was introduced 9 years after the FH3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 III scores versus the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III has external measurements 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 FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 III vs the FH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and FH3 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and FH3.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.