Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH27

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FH27, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 9 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 IV scores against the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV and the FH27.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and FH27 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and FH27.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have an edge in sensor tech.