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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released November 2011
  • New Model is Olympus E-PM2
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was unveiled 23 months later than the FH1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PM1 matches up versus the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FH1

 E-PM1 FH1 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2010Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus E-PM1

 FH1 E-PM1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH1

 E-PM1 FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM1 against the FH1.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and FH1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and FH1.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more recent E-PM1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM1
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
45
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-23 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
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 rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 grams (0.58 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $150