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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX78, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FX78 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-PL1s was brought out 2 months before the FX78 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades against the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FX78

 E-PL1s FX78 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 FX78 E-PL1s 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX78

 E-PL1s FX78 
LaunchedNovember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s has got outside 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 FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the FX78.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FX78 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and FX78.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s uses the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (290 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-11-16 2011-01-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 gr (0.74 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $210