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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(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
  • Released May 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-PL1 was manufactured 3 years before the XZ-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the XZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 E-PL1 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus E-PL1

 XZ-10 E-PL1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus XZ-10

 E-PL1 XZ-10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with outer dimensions 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 XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 versus the XZ-10.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and XZ-10 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
45
has manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (290 per charge)
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (290 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (290 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-05-17 2013-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $288 $428