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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Launched October 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was brought out 8 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M5 III scores against the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic FP7

 E-M5 III FP7 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2011More recent by 107 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 FP7 E-M5 III 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FP7

 E-M5 III FP7 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III offers physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 III against the FP7.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and FP7 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and FP7.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography features
Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
83
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (310 per charge)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (310 per charge)
63
good battery pack (240 per charge)
includes touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
84
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (147 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-10-17 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,199 $227