Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A68
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A68 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
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched November 2015
- Replaced the Sony A65
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL1 versus Sony A68, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and A68 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL1 was announced 6 years prior to the A68 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL1 grades versus the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Sony A68
| E-PL1 | A68 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Olympus E-PL1
| A68 | E-PL1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2015 |  | May 2010 | More modern by 66 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony A68
| E-PL1 | A68 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1 versus the A68.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and A68 is 86 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and A68.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will offer you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A68 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony SLT-A68 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-05-17 | 2015-11-06 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Truepic V | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 79 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | 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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 334g (0.74 lb) | 610g (1.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 54 | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 487 | 701 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 shots | 510 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $288 | $581 |