Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH1
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FH1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P3 was unveiled 20 months later than the FH1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P3 scores vs the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic FH1
E-P3 | FH1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus E-P3
FH1 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FH1
E-P3 | FH1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P3 vs the FH1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and FH1 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and FH1.
All in all, both the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-P3 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer E-P3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 369g (0.81 pounds) | 163g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $150 |