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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(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
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Updated by Olympus E-PM2
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was introduced 11 months after the XZ-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PM1 grades vs the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus XZ-1

 E-PM1 XZ-1 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2011More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus E-PM1

 XZ-1 E-PM1 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus XZ-1

 E-PM1 XZ-1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PM1 versus the XZ-1.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and XZ-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and XZ-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PM1 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PM1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
45
manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography features
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (320 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography info
45
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
62
great battery pack (320 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (275g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography info
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (320 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
31
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (275g)
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus XZ-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-23 2011-01-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 grams (0.58 lb) 275 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 34
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.4
DXO Low light score 499 117
Other
Battery life 330 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $567