Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 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
- Released November 2011
- Successor is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic FH27, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PM1 was unveiled 11 months after the FH27 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PM1 matches up versus the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FH27
E-PM1 | FH27 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus E-PM1
FH27 | E-PM1 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH27
E-PM1 | FH27 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 offers exterior measurements 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 FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the FH27.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and FH27 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and FH27.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH27 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-11-23 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $499 | $229 |