Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic FZ28
E-PM2 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | May 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 53 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus E-PM2
FZ28 | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FZ28
E-PM2 | FZ28 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |