Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and RZ18 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM1 was introduced 3 months later than the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PM1 scores against the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax RZ18
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus E-PM1
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax RZ18
E-PM1 | RZ18 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | September 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 features physical dimensions 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 Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 against the RZ18.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and RZ18 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and RZ18.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax RZ18 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-11-23 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 265g (0.58 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $499 | $210 |