Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH1

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.

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.