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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2003
  • Replacement is Olympus E-3
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and FH20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the FH20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-1 grades versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic FH20

 E-1 FH20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus E-1

 FH20 E-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010November 2003Newer by 74 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k134kCrisper display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FH20

 E-1 FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 offers exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-1 and the FH20.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and FH20 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and FH20.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH20 will deliver extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography information
Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
57
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than average (735g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
47
lighter than average (735g)
environment proofing
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-1
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
9
no video shooting
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2003-11-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2560 x 1920 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 134 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735 gr (1.62 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,700 $179