Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 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
- Announced November 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Released September 2022
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL1s and Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
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The E-PL1s was announced 13 years prior to the FX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PL1s grades versus the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Sony FX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Sony FX30
E-PL1s | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Olympus E-PL1s
FX30 | E-PL1s | |||
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Released | September 2022 | ![]() | November 2010 | More recent by 144 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+2130k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Sony FX30
E-PL1s | FX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s and Sony FX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s and the FX30.
![Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 size comparison Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-vs-Sony-FX30-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FX30 is 86 and 64 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-vs-Sony-FX30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and FX30.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony FX30 will provide extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-vs-Sony-FX30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-vs-Sony-FX30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony FX30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-11-16 | 2022-09-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6192 x 4128 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 187 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 2,360k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
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 photographs | 570 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch cost | $599 | $1,800 |