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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL1s
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Epson R-D1x versus Olympus E-PL1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Epson and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was brought out 14 months before the E-PL1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R-D1x matches up versus the E-PL1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Olympus E-PL1

 R-D1x E-PL1 
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Epson R-D1x

 E-PL1 R-D1x 
AnnouncedMay 2010February 2009More modern by 14 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-PL1

 R-D1x E-PL1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x enjoys physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1x versus Olympus E-PL1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the R-D1x vs the E-PL1.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and E-PL1 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and E-PL1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL1 will provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL1 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (620 grams)
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1
39
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (620g)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (290 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery (290 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-PL1
 Epson R-D1xOlympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Olympus
Model type Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-27 2010-05-17
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 measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 334g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 487
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer No Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,709 $288