Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic XS1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PEN-F was brought out 3 years after the XS1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the PEN-F matches up against the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic XS1
PEN-F | XS1 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | January 2013 | More modern by 38 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus PEN-F
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic XS1
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F has outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PEN-F versus the XS1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and XS1 is 84 and 97 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and XS1.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-01-27 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 427 gr (0.94 lb) | 103 gr (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $130 |