Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was introduced 9 months prior to the SZ-30MR so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL1 grades versus the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
E-PL1 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus E-PL1
SZ-30MR | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | May 2010 | More recent by 9 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SZ-30MR
E-PL1 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 features outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the SZ-30MR.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and SZ-30MR is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and SZ-30MR.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $288 | $279 |