Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A7c
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A7c 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
- Revealed May 2010
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Revealed September 2020
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Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony A7c, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Sony A7c
| E-PL1 | A7c |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus E-PL1
| A7c | E-PL1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2020 |  | May 2010 | More recent by 125 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony A7c
| E-PL1 | A7c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 features physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 vs the A7c.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and A7c is 86 and 78 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and A7c.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7c will show extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A7c Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Alpha A7c |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 2020-09-14 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Truepic V | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 107 | 122 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 509 gr (1.12 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
| 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 photos | 740 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $288 | $1,800 |
