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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(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
Panasonic FH27
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FH27

 E-PM1 FH27 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2011Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus E-PM1

 FH27 E-PM1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH27

 E-PM1 FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
45
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
provides touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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