Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Successor is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P1 was released 3 years before the SZ7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up vs the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic SZ7
| E-P1 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus E-P1
| SZ7 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic SZ7
| E-P1 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 comes with outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 against the SZ7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and SZ7 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and SZ7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ7 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 220 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $182 | $199 |