Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FX78
E-PL1s | FX78 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus E-PL1s
FX78 | E-PL1s | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX78
E-PL1s | FX78 | |||
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Launched | November 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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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 |