Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony ZV-E1
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48 Features
52 Overall
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67 Features
89 Overall
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
- Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Introduced March 2023
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony ZV-E1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PM1 was brought out 12 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-PM1 grades vs the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Sony ZV-E1
E-PM1 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Olympus E-PM1
ZV-E1 | E-PM1 | |||
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Introduced | March 2023 | November 2011 | More modern by 138 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony ZV-E1
E-PM1 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3.00" | Identical screen measurement |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the ZV-E1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and ZV-E1 is 89 and 80 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and ZV-E1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM1 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.