Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ40
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ40 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
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Let's look closer at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FZ40, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FZ40 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL1s was introduced 4 months later than the FZ40 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL1s matches up vs the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FZ40
| E-PL1s | FZ40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus E-PL1s
| FZ40 | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FZ40
| E-PL1s | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FZ40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s and the FZ40.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and FZ40 is 86 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and FZ40.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ40 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-11-16 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Truepic V | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $599 | $420 |