Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS12 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
- Launched November 2011
- Successor is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FS12, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PM1 was revealed 2 years after the FS12 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PM1 scores vs the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FS12
E-PM1 | FS12 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | April 2009 | More modern by 32 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus E-PM1
FS12 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FS12
E-PM1 | FS12 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FS12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the FS12.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and FS12 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and FS12.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger E-PM1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | 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 | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lb) | 129 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | 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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $499 | $228 |