Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Released November 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM1 was manufactured 13 months prior to the XS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PM1 grades vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic XS1
E-PM1 | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus E-PM1
XS1 | E-PM1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | November 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic XS1
E-PM1 | XS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 has got 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) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 and the XS1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and XS1 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and XS1.
As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic XS1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-PM1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-11-23 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
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 data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $499 | $130 |