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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FP1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was released 11 months later than the FP1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL1s scores versus the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FP1

 E-PL1s FP1 
ReleasedNovember 2010January 2010Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 FP1 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP1

 E-PL1s FP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the FP1.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FP1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and FP1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL1s features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more recent E-PL1s will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography details
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (151g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
no Timelapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-11-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334g (0.74 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $153