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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FT7

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 (labelled Panasonic TS7 in some countries) are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in August 2015 and May 2018. The E-M10 II is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the FT7 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a Four Thirds (E-M10 II) and a 1/2.3-inch (FT7) sensor. The Olympus has a resolution of 15.9 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 20.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Olympus E-M10 II
versus
Panasonic FT7
Olympus E-M10 II   Panasonic FT7
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Micro Four Thirds lenses 28-128mm f/3.3-5.9
15.9 MP – Four Thirds sensor 20.2 MP – 1/2.3" sensor
1080/60p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 200-25,600 ISO 80-3,200 (80 - 6,400)
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) Electronic viewfinder (1170k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1040k dots 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots
Tilting touchscreen Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
8 shutter flaps per second 10 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
not weather sealedWaterproof body (31m)
320 shots per battery charge300 shots per battery charge
120 x 83 x 47 mm, 390 g 117 x 76 x 37 mm, 319 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Olympus E-M10 II and the Panasonic FT7 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The E-M10 II can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, brown), while the FT7 is also available in three color-versions, but different ones (black, blue, orange).

Size Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FT7
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Comparison E-M10 II or FT7 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic FT7 is notably smaller (11 percent) than the Olympus E-M10 II. It is noteworthy in this context that the FT7 is splash and dust-proof, while the E-M10 II does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing. More than that, the FT7 is water-proof up to 31m and can, thus, be used for underwater photography.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the FT7 has a lens built in, whereas the E-M10 II is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the E-M10 II and their specifications in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the E-M10 II gets 320 shots out of its Olympus BLS-50 battery, while the FT7 can take 300 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BCM13 power pack. The power pack in the FT7 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Olympus E-M10 II 120 mm 83 mm 47 mm 390 g 320 i Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Panasonic FT7 117 mm 76 mm 37 mm 319 g 300 i May 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon SX730 110 mm 64 mm 40 mm 300 g 250 i Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Canon SX740 110 mm 64 mm 40 mm 299 g 265 i Jul 2018 US$ 399 amazon.com
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Fujifilm XF10 113 mm 64 mm 41 mm 279 g 330 i Jul 2018 US$ 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 119 mm 82 mm 46 mm 396 g 320 i Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 III 122 mm 84 mm 50 mm 410 g 330 i Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P5 122 mm 69 mm 37 mm 420 g 330 i May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL5 111 mm 64 mm 38 mm 325 g 360 i Sep 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL6 111 mm 64 mm 38 mm 325 g 360 i May 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
11.
 
Olympus E-PL7 115 mm 67 mm 38 mm 357 g 350 i Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL8 115 mm 67 mm 38 mm 357 g 350 i Sep 2016 US$ 549ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL9 117 mm 68 mm 39 mm 380 g 350 i Feb 2018 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus PEN-F 125 mm 72 mm 37 mm 427 g 330 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic GX85 122 mm 71 mm 44 mm 426 g 290 i Apr 2016 US$ 799 amazon.com
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Panasonic TZ90 112 mm 67 mm 41 mm 322 g 380 i Apr 2017 US$ 449ebay.com
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Panasonic TZ95 112 mm 69 mm 42 mm 327 g 380 i Feb 2019 US$ 449ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The FT7 was launched at a lower price than the E-M10 II, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Olympus E-M10 II features a Four Thirds sensor and the Panasonic FT7 a 1/2.3-inch sensor. The sensor area in the FT7 is 88 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.0 and 5.6. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FT7 sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the FT7 offers a higher resolution of 20.2 megapixels, compared with 15.9 MP of the E-M10 II. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 1.18μm versus 3.76μm for the E-M10 II). However, it should be noted that the FT7 is much more recent (by 2 years and 8 months) than the E-M10 II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the E-M10 II has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Panasonic FT7 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the FT7 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 25.9 x 19.4 inches or 65.8 x 49.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 20.7 x 15.6 inches or 52.7 x 39.5 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 17.3 x 13 inches or 43.9 x 32.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-M10 II are 23 x 17.3 inches or 58.5 x 43.9 cm for good quality, 18.4 x 13.8 inches or 46.8 x 35.1 cm for very good quality, and 15.4 x 11.5 inches or 39 x 29.3 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 are ISO 80 to ISO 3200, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-6400.

In terms of underlying technology, the E-M10 II is build around a CMOS sensor, while the FT7 uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

E-M10 II versus FT7 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Olympus E-M10 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.112.584273
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Panasonic FT7 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.612.1102851
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Canon SX730 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/60p20.511.992450
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Canon SX740 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.612.1105051
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Fujifilm XF10 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/15p24.013.4184483
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Olympus E-M10 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388472
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Olympus E-M10 III Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34564K/30p23.112.8112074
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Olympus E-P5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.489572
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Olympus E-PL5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388972
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Olympus E-PL6 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.512.071768
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Olympus E-PL7 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.712.487372
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Olympus E-PL8 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p23.012.6103073
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Olympus E-PL9 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34564K/30p23.112.8116274
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Olympus PEN-F Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38881080/60p23.112.489474
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Panasonic GX85 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34484K/30p22.912.666271
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Panasonic TZ90 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p19.110.610636
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Panasonic TZ95 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.712.2110352
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the FT7 provides a better video resolution than the E-M10 II. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Olympus is limited to 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under consideration are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the E-M10 II offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the FT7 (2360k vs 1170k dots). The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FT7 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Shutter
Speed *
Max
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Flaps *
Built-in
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Image
Stab
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Olympus E-M10 II2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Panasonic FT71170 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/1300s 10.0/s i i
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Canon SX730i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/3200s 5.9/s i i
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Canon SX740i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/3200s 10.0/s i i
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Fujifilm XF10i i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M101440 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M10 III2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.6/s i i
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Olympus E-P5optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL5optional i3.0 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL6optional i3.0 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL7optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL8optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL9i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.6/s i i
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Olympus PEN-F2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic GX852765 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Panasonic TZ901166 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic TZ952330 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The E-M10 II has a touchscreen, while the FT7 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Olympus E-M10 II has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the E-M10 II and the FT7 write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Olympus E-M10 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic FT7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX730istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX740istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm XF10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-P5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL6istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL8istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL9istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus PEN-Fistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic GX85istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
16.
 
Panasonic TZ90istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic TZ95istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the E-M10 II has a hotshoe, while the FT7 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

Both the E-M10 II and the FT7 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The E-M10 II was replaced by the Olympus E-M10 III, while the FT7 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the E-M10 II and FT7 can be found, respectively, in the Olympus E-M10 II Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic FT7 Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Which of the two cameras – the Olympus E-M10 II or the Panasonic FT7 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Advantages of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
  • Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (2360k vs 1170k dots).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.62x vs 0.45x).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/1300s) to freeze action.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in August 2015).

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Arguments in favor of the Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (20.2 vs 15.9MP), which boosts linear resolution by 13%.
  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60p).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 8 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the E-M10 II necessitates an extra lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (117x76mm vs 120x83mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the E-M10 II).
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Water-proof: Is rugged and sealed and can thus be used for underwater photography (up to 31m).
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 2 years and 8 months of technical progress since the E-M10 II launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the E-M10 II emerges as the winner of the contest (14 : 12 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

E-M10 II 14:12 FT7

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-M10 II and the Panasonic FT7 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Travel-Zoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the E-M10 II or the FT7. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Olympus E-M10 II4.5/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Panasonic FT7..+....3.5/53.5/5 May 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Canon SX730..+....4/54/5 Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Canon SX740..+3.5/5..4/54/5 Jul 2018 US$ 399 amazon.com
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Fujifilm XF10....4/575/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2018 US$ 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-M104/5....80/1005/55/5 Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 III..+5/580/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P55/5+ +..78/1004.5/55/5 May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL53/5+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL6............ May 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL74/5+....5/54/5 Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL8........4.5/54/5 Sep 2016 US$ 549ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL9..+....4.5/54/5 Feb 2018 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus PEN-F....4/582/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic GX854.5/5+ +..82/1005/55/5 Apr 2016 US$ 799 amazon.com
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Panasonic TZ90..+ +4/5..4/54/5 Apr 2017 US$ 449ebay.com
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Panasonic TZ95..+ +....4.5/5.. Feb 2019 US$ 449ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FT7

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Olympus E-M10 II Panasonic FT7
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Micro Four Thirds lenses 28-128mm f/3.3-5.9
Launch Date August 2015 May 2018
Launch Price USD 649 USD 449
Sensor Specs Olympus E-M10 II Panasonic FT7
Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor 1/2.3" Sensor
Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm2 28.0735 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.6 mm 7.7 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 5.6x
Sensor Resolution 15.9 Megapixels 20.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 pixels 5184 x 3888 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.76 μm 1.18 μm
Pixel Density 7.08 MP/cm2 71.80 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/60p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 200 - 25,600 ISO 80 - 3,200 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO 80 - 6,400 ISO
Image Processor TruePic VII Venus
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 73 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.1 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 12.5 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 842 ..
Screen Specs Olympus E-M10 II Panasonic FT7
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62x 0.45x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots 1170k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1040k dots 1040k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Fixed screen
Touch Input Touchscreen no Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Olympus E-M10 II Panasonic FT7
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus Peakingno Peaking Feature
Continuous Shooting 8 shutter flaps/s 10 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Olympus E-M10 II Panasonic FT7
External Flash Hotshoe no Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Body Specs Olympus E-M10 II Panasonic FT7
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWaterproof body (31m)
Battery Type Olympus BLS-50 Panasonic DMW-BCM13
Battery Life (CIPA)320 shots per charge300 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47 mm
(4.7 x 3.3 x 1.9 in)
117 x 76 x 37 mm
(4.6 x 3.0 x 1.5 in)
Camera Weight 390 g (13.8 oz) 319 g (11.3 oz)
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