Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS1 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
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL1
- New Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL1s was released 19 months after the ZS1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL1s grades against the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic ZS1
E-PL1s | ZS1 | |||
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Released | November 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus E-PL1s
ZS1 | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZS1
E-PL1s | ZS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s has outer dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s vs the ZS1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and ZS1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL1s will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL1s provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-11-16 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
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 | ||
Maximum 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) | 229 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $0 |