Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FH27

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic FH27, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was revealed 17 months after the FH27 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M5 matches up against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 vs the FH27.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and FH27 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and FH27.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The E-M5 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The younger E-M5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.