Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27
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![Olympus PEN E-PL8 front Olympus PEN E-PL8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8/Olympus-E-PL8-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Updated by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FH27, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
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The E-PL8 was revealed 5 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the FH27 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FH27
E-PL8 | FH27 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 70 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus E-PL8
FH27 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FH27
E-PL8 | FH27 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL8 versus the FH27.
![Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and FH27 is 86 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and FH27.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger E-PL8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357g (0.79 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $229 |