Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Introduced August 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Introduced January 2011

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FH27
E-M10 IV | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 117 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
FH27 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FH27
E-M10 IV | FH27 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2020-08-04 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.7 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 250 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $699 | $229 |