Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS12 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
- Released May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS12, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was manufactured 14 months after the FS12 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL1 matches up vs the FS12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic FS12
E-PL1 | FS12 | |||
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Released | May 2010 | April 2009 | More modern by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus E-PL1
FS12 | E-PL1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic FS12
E-PL1 | FS12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 has got physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 and the FS12.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and FS12 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and FS12.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL1 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent E-PL1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-05-17 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lbs) | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $288 | $228 |