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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FH27

 E-M1 II FH27 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2011Fresher by 70 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 FH27 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FH27

 E-M1 II FH27 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (574g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery (350 CIPA)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
72
lighter than competition in class (574g)
environment proofing
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (350 per charge)
68
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (350 CIPA)
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
32
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-09-19 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash modes 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MOV, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574g (1.27 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Style 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 feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,700 $229