Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FH2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL1s was brought out very close to the FH2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s against the FH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and FH2 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and FH2.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.