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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-3
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus SZ-11, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was revealed 8 years earlier than the SZ-11 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-1 grades versus the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus SZ-11

 E-1 SZ-11 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus E-1

 SZ-11 E-1 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2003Fresher by 93 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k134kCrisper screen (+326k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus SZ-11

 E-1 SZ-11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 has physical dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-1 against the SZ-11.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and SZ-11 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and SZ-11.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-11 will offer you more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-1
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (735 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
47
lighter than competition in class (735 grams)
weather proofing
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
9
no video
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus E-1Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-1 Olympus SZ-11
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2003-11-29 2011-07-27
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2560 x 1920 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 134k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735g (1.62 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,700 $253