Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV
86 Imaging
47 Features
42 Overall
45
![Olympus PEN E-P1 front Olympus PEN E-P1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-P1/Olympus-E-P1-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha A7R IV front Sony Alpha A7R IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV/Sony-A7R-IV-front.jpg)
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Announced July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony A7R III
- Later Model is Sony A7R V
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
The E-P1 was launched 11 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up versus the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Sony A7R IV
E-P1 | A7R IV |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus E-P1
A7R IV | E-P1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | July 2019 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 121 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1210k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Sony A7R IV
E-P1 | A7R IV | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 offers outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 versus the A7R IV.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and A7R IV is 86 and 62 respectively.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and A7R IV.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2019-07-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 9504 x 6336 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 665g (1.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 670 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $182 | $3,498 |