Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced September 2014
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL7 was announced 3 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic S1
| E-PL7 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 45 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-PL7
| S1 | E-PL7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic S1
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PL7 vs the S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and S1 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and S1.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-09-01 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 357g (0.79 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 873 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $499 | $269 |