Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH6
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH6 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
- Revealed November 2011
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM1 was brought out within a month of the FH6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PM1 scores against the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FH6
E-PM1 | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus E-PM1
FH6 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH6
E-PM1 | FH6 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM1 against the FH6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and FH6 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and FH6.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH6 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-11-23 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
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 (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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | 280 photographs |
Style 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $129 |