Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 1
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced November 2011
- Updated by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Renewed by Olympus 1s
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In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus 1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is very close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM1 was introduced 24 months before the 1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM1 matches up against the 1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus 1
| E-PM1 | 1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-PM1
| 1 | E-PM1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | November 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus 1
| E-PM1 | 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 versus the 1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and 1 is 89 and 79 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and 1.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older E-PM1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-11-23 | 2013-11-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 265 gr (0.58 lb) | 402 gr (0.89 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 52 | 51 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 499 | 179 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 410 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $499 | $700 |