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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(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
  • Updated by Olympus E-P2
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was announced 13 years prior to the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-P1 scores against the ZV-E10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Sony ZV-E10

 E-P1 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus E-P1

 ZV-E10 E-P1 
AnnouncedJuly 2021July 2009More recent by 146 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Sony ZV-E10

 E-P1 ZV-E10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 versus the ZV-E10.

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and ZV-E10 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and ZV-E10.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-E10 will show more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P1
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography features
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
82
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
77
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
43
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
88
great battery pack (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P1
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Sony ZV-E10
 Olympus PEN E-P1Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-29 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 150
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 343 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 440 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $182 $699