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Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Successor is Olympus E-P2
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Kodak M381 and Olympus E-P1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is very close but the M381 (1/2.3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The M381 was brought out around the same time to the E-P1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M381 grades versus the E-P1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Olympus E-P1

 M381 E-P1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Kodak M381

 E-P1 M381 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Olympus E-P1

 M381 E-P1 
AnnouncedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M381 and the E-P1.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and E-P1 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and E-P1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The M381 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M381
Street photography with Olympus E-P1
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (153 grams)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography info
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
43
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (300 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P1
28
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Olympus E-P1
 Kodak EasyShare M381Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Olympus PEN E-P1
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-29 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 355 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $170 $182