Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G95
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88 Overall
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released May 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
- Launched April 2019
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
- Replaced the Panasonic G85
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G95 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic G95, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL1 was manufactured 10 years before the G95 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PL1 grades vs the G95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G95 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic G95
E-PL1 | G95 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-PL1
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Launched | April 2019 | May 2010 | More recent by 108 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1010k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic G95
E-PL1 | G95 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 has exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL1 against the G95.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and G95 is 86 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and G95.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic G95 to show more detail due to its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-G90 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-05-17 | 2019-04-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20.3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 6.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lbs) | 536g (1.18 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") |
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 images | 290 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $288 | $998 |