Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PM1 was manufactured 11 months after the FH2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PM1 matches up against the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FH2
E-PM1 | FH2 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus E-PM1
FH2 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH2
E-PM1 | FH2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM1 and the FH2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and FH2 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and FH2.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-11-23 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 270 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $499 | $149 |