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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Updated by OM System OM-5
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 7 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 III scores versus the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic FH6

 E-M5 III FH6 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2012Fresher by 95 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 FH6 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FH6

 E-M5 III FH6 

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III provides external 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) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 III against the FH6.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and FH6 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and FH6.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (310 shots)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
70
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery (310 per charge)
41
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-17 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 280 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,199 $129