Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX90
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX90 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
- Introduced November 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

The E-PL1s was revealed 9 months prior to the FX90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL1s matches up versus the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FX90
E-PL1s | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus E-PL1s
FX90 | E-PL1s | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | November 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX90
E-PL1s | FX90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1s versus the FX90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FX90 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and FX90.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PL1s will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-11-16 | 2011-08-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 200 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $599 | $227 |