Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Released September 2016
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1
- Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-M1 II was launched 5 years after the FH2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M1 II scores vs the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FH2
E-M1 II | FH2 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | January 2011 | More modern by 70 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus E-M1 II
FH2 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FH2
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II has got external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II vs the FH2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and FH2 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and FH2.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer E-M1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MOV, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 574g (1.27 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1312 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 270 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail pricing | $1,700 | $149 |