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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-P1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was brought out 5 months earlier than the E-P1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the R-D1x scores vs the E-P1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Olympus E-P1

 R-D1x E-P1 
Display resolution235k230kCrisper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Epson R-D1x

 E-P1 R-D1x 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-P1

 R-D1x E-P1 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-P1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the R-D1x versus the E-P1.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and E-P1 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and E-P1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P1 will provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P1
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography info
Olympus E-P1 Street photography info
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (620g)
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography information
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography information
39
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (620g)
low MP (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
43
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-P1
 Epson R-D1xOlympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Company Epson Olympus
Model Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-P1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-27 2009-07-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 355g (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer No Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,709 $182