Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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![Olympus PEN E-PL1 front Olympus PEN E-PL1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1/Olympus-E-PL1-front.jpg)
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37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Announced January 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The E-PL1 was launched 7 months earlier than the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-PL1 grades against the SP-610UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
E-PL1 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-PL1
SP-610UZ | E-PL1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SP-610UZ
E-PL1 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1 vs the SP-610UZ.
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and SP-610UZ is 86 and 79 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and SP-610UZ.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait 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-PL1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 405 grams (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $288 | $299 |