Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony a3500
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony a3500 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
- Released May 2010
- New Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Announced March 2014
- Old Model is Sony A3000
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PL1 was introduced 4 years prior to the a3500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Sony a3500
E-PL1 | a3500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Olympus E-PL1
a3500 | E-PL1 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | May 2010 | More modern by 46 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony a3500
E-PL1 | a3500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 features outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 versus the a3500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and a3500 is 86 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and a3500.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a3500 will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-05-17 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
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 images | 470 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $288 | $398 |