Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FP1
E-PL1s | FP1 | |||
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Released | November 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus E-PL1s
FP1 | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP1
E-PL1s | FP1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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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 |