Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Renewed by Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-P1 was unveiled 17 months prior to the FH27 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-P1 matches up versus the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic FH27
E-P1 | FH27 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus E-P1
FH27 | E-P1 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FH27
E-P1 | FH27 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 has got outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P1 vs the FH27.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and FH27 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and FH27.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH27 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $182 | $229 |