Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH27

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FH27, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 8 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1X matches up against the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X features exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X and the FH27.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and FH27 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and FH27.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M1X should have a benefit in sensor tech.