Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- New Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL1s was manufactured 16 months after the ZR1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-PL1s scores versus the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic ZR1
E-PL1s | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus E-PL1s
ZR1 | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZR1
E-PL1s | ZR1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s provides external measurements 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 ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1s against the ZR1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and ZR1 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and ZR1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The newer E-PL1s will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-11-16 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | Venus Engine 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $599 | $280 |