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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic XS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was launched 4 years prior to the XS1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-P1 scores vs the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic XS1

 E-P1 XS1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus E-P1

 XS1 E-P1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic XS1

 E-P1 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 features physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 and the XS1.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and XS1 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and XS1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic XS1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P1
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography information
Panasonic XS1 Street photography information
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P1
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
43
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P1
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-29 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $182 $130