Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH2

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was brought out 4 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M5 II grades against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II has got outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 II against the FH2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and FH2 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and FH2.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.