Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched November 2011
- Successor is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic SZ1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PM1 was released at a similar time to the SZ1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PM1 grades vs the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic SZ1
E-PM1 | SZ1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus E-PM1
SZ1 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic SZ1
E-PM1 | SZ1 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM1 versus the SZ1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and SZ1 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and SZ1.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 265 grams (0.58 lbs) | 131 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 250 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $499 | $179 |