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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PM2 scores vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic FZ28

 E-PM2 FZ28 
IntroducedMay 2013January 2009Newer by 53 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus E-PM2

 FZ28 E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FZ28

 E-PM2 FZ28 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the FZ28.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and FZ28 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and FZ28.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
66
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-05-21 2009-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 27
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 10.1
DXO Low light score 932 79
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery type 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $448 $599