Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A290
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A290 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
- Announced May 2010
- Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
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The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony A290, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and A290 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL1 was released at a similar time to the A290 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Sony A290
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus E-PL1
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony A290
| E-PL1 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 has got 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) and the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony A290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-PL1 vs the A290.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and A290 is 86 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and A290.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A290 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-05-17 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Truepic V | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160s | 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 549 grams (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 54 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 487 | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $288 | $600 |