Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic FH3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P2 was released 4 months later than the FH3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P2 matches up vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FH3
E-P2 | FH3 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus E-P2
FH3 | E-P2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FH3
E-P2 | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 has physical dimensions 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 FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 and the FH3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and FH3 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and FH3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH3 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-04-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lb) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $799 | $160 |