Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched November 2010
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL1
- New Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FH2
E-PL1s | FH2 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus E-PL1s
FH2 | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FH2
E-PL1s | FH2 | |||
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Released | November 2010 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-11-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | Venus Engine IV |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 270 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $599 | $149 |