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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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
Panasonic FH3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FH3

 E-P2 FH3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus E-P2

 FH3 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FH3

 E-P2 FH3 
IntroducedApril 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
43
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (300 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
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