Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
- Introduced May 2010
- Updated by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Released January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic ZS45, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL1 was introduced 5 years earlier than the ZS45 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL1 grades vs the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic ZS45
E-PL1 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus E-PL1
ZS45 | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | May 2010 | Newer by 56 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS45
E-PL1 | ZS45 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1 against the ZS45.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and ZS45 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and ZS45.
As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS45 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 350 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $288 | $300 |