Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 ×
Olympus PEN E-PL2 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1Olympus PEN E-PL2
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberG1E-PL2
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124115
Width (mm)4542
Height (mm)8473
Weight (g)429476
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic G2-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.3
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.334.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5355
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.121.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.310.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)463573
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3042(12.3 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.orf)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.23
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
LensPanasonic 14-45mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.SM.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 90.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 45.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.23
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3025
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area11-point contrast detection w/ tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 100% coverage, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopterOptional EVF
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.4-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1614
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISOAuto (200 - 6400), 200 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait22 Scene Modes; 6 Art Filters (can be combined)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • manual
  • off
  • ttl-auto
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)117
Flash range descriptionGuide Number 11 (ISO100,m)Depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw (.orf)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional dmw-rsl1 cable remote
  • optional cable release
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • remote socket
  • accessory port ii
  • cable release
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.851.03
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.871.01
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)9-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.23
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-14
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.370.43
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.25
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.620.62
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.388sFull Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Telephoto = 0.372s11-area full AF lag: 0.461
Startup time (s)11.3
Play -> record time (s)0.90.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.42.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350280
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeableProprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio -viewer-2.1e
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0 se
  • usb driver
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFirst Micro Four Thirds camera. SLR like, but without the mirror box and pentaprism.Changes from E-PL1: Updated body, bundled with new 14-42mm MSC lens, Live Guide II, 6 Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy



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