Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P1
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Announced September 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
- Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
(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
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P2
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-P1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and E-P1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 II was launched 7 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1 II grades vs the E-P1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Olympus PEN E-P1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus E-P1
E-M1 II | E-P1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | July 2009 | Newer by 87 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus E-M1 II
E-P1 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-P1
E-M1 II | E-P1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-P1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 II versus the E-P1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and E-P1 is 68 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and E-P1.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1 II to render more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2009-07-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MOV, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 574 grams (1.27 lbs) | 355 grams (0.78 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1312 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Launch cost | $1,700 | $182 |