Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH8
Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 II
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic FH8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and FH8 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M5 was introduced 4 months later than the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M5 grades vs the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic FH8
| E-M5 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus E-M5
| FH8 | E-M5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic FH8
| E-M5 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 versus the FH8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and FH8 is 81 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and FH8.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-M5 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus E-M5 Street photography details
Panasonic FH8 Street photography details
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus E-M5 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Olympus E-M5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
environment proof
features focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no Time Lapse mode
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Olympus E-M5 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (123g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-04-30 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 425 grams (0.94 lbs) | 123 grams (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 826 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $799 | $149 |