Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FH10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic FH10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FH10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was manufactured 5 months after the FH10 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-PM2 grades vs the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 and the FH10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and FH10 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and FH10.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM2 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler.