Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Launched May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched July 2011
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-11, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL1 was unveiled 14 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PL1 matches up vs the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus SZ-11
E-PL1 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus E-PL1
SZ-11 | E-PL1 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | May 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SZ-11
E-PL1 | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1 against the SZ-11.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and SZ-11 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and SZ-11.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-05-17 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $288 | $253 |