Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A560
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A560 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
- Revealed November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Superseded the Sony A500
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A560 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony A560, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PM1 was introduced 16 months after the A560 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PM1 scores against the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Sony A560
E-PM1 | A560 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | August 2010 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Olympus E-PM1
A560 | E-PM1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony A560
E-PM1 | A560 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony A560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 and the A560.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and A560 is 89 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and A560.
All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A560 will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-11-23 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 pounds) | 599g (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 499 | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 1050 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Retail cost | $499 | $650 |