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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FH1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-620 was launched 6 months before the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-620 grades vs the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FH1

 E-620 FH1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus E-620

 FH1 E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH1

 E-620 FH1 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-620 against the FH1.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and FH1 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-620 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
18
no video recording
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $799 $150