Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic SZ3
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Introduced November 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic SZ3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL1s was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL1s matches up vs the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic SZ3
E-PL1s | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus E-PL1s
SZ3 | E-PL1s | |||
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Released | January 2013 | November 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic SZ3
E-PL1s | SZ3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s features exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1s vs the SZ3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and SZ3 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and SZ3.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic SZ3 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-11-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.10 m |
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 | 1/160s | - |
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $150 |