Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FX580 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
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic FX580, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and FX580 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL1 was brought out 16 months later than the FX580 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL1 scores against the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic FX580
E-PL1 | FX580 | |||
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Announced | May 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 16 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus E-PL1
FX580 | E-PL1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic FX580
E-PL1 | FX580 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 provides exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 against the FX580.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and FX580 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and FX580.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL1 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more modern E-PL1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 334g (0.74 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $288 | $499 |