Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S5
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S5 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
- Launched May 2010
- New Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Revealed August 2020
- Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S5 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic S5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL1 was announced 11 years before the S5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PL1 matches up against the S5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic S5
E-PL1 | S5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus E-PL1
S5 | E-PL1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | May 2010 | More modern by 124 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.0" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 230k | Clearer display (+1610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic S5
E-PL1 | S5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 has outside 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 Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1 against the S5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and S5 is 86 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and S5.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S5 will deliver more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-05-17 | 2020-08-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 31 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.0 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/250s |
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 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 714 gr (1.57 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
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 | 440 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Launch pricing | $288 | $1,999 |