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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FH27, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was released 2 years after the FH27 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 scores versus the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 E-M1 FH27 
ReleasedOctober 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 FH27 E-M1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 E-M1 FH27 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 vs the FH27.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and FH27 is 71 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and FH27.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-M1 contains the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The fresher E-M1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
71
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
78
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 environment proof
 lighter than others (497g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
70
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect AF
 low battery power (350 CIPA)
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than others (497g)
 environment proof
 comes with focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 low battery power (350 per charge)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
 provides touch to focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
73
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 low battery power (350 per charge)
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
36
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have mic support
 lighter than others (497 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-10-28 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePIC VII Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount 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 Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash options Flash Auto, 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $799 $229