Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH27

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was announced within a month of the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-5 scores against the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 has got external dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-5 and the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and FH27 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and FH27.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH27 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.