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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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 April 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was manufactured 4 months later than the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P2 scores versus the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FH1

 E-P2 FH1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus E-P2

 FH1 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FH1

 E-P2 FH1 
RevealedApril 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 and the FH1.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and FH1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and FH1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-P2 has got the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
43
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (300 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
no Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-22 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $799 $150