Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH27

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH27, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was brought out 3 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 matches up vs the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 versus the FH27.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and FH27 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and FH27.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.