Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1
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 ZV-E1 front Sony ZV-E1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-E1/Sony-ZV-E1-front.jpg)
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
75
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
- Launched July 2009
- Successor is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Announced March 2023
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.
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The E-P1 was launched 14 years before the ZV-E1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-P1 scores versus the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Sony ZV-E1
E-P1 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Olympus E-P1
ZV-E1 | E-P1 | |||
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Announced | March 2023 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 166 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Sony ZV-E1
E-P1 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal display measurements |
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 provides exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony ZV-E1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P1 compared to the ZV-E1.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and ZV-E1 is 86 and 80 respectively.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and ZV-E1.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-P1 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2023-03-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lb) | 483 grams (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
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 photographs | 570 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $182 | $2,198 |