Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH1

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was introduced 5 months prior to the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P1 grades vs the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 has outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 and the FH1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and FH1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and FH1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-P1 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.