Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ28

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was manufactured 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 and the FZ28.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and FZ28 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PM1 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.