Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FH27, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was revealed 5 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1 II grades versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 II vs the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and FH27 is 68 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and FH27.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.