Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FH1
E-PM1 | FH1 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus E-PM1
FH1 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH1
E-PM1 | FH1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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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 |