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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic FH27
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FH27, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was launched 2 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P5 scores against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic FH27

 E-P5 FH27 
AnnouncedOctober 2013January 2011More recent by 34 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus E-P5

 FH27 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FH27

 E-P5 FH27 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 compared to the FH27.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and FH27 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and FH27.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor measurements. The E-P5 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger E-P5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (420g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
68
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than average (420g)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (420g)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-10-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 420 grams (0.93 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $389 $229