Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus PEN Lite E-PL1s and Pentax Optio 50L

Comparison of Olympus PEN Lite E-PL1s and Pentax Optio 50L [S]ave

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Olympus PEN Lite E-PL1s ×
Pentax Optio 50L ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN Lite E-PL1sPentax Optio 50L
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/-
Model numberE-PL1s50L
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11591
Width (mm)4233
Height (mm)7261
Weight (g)456190
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.35
Sensor format4/31/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.924.71
Sensor width (mm)17.35.76
Sensor height (mm)134.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.292.25
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3042(12.3 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensOlympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II Zoom LensPentax Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0032.00 - 96.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2550
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point contrast detection w/ trackingTTL Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2)-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)14-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (200 - 6400), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)Auto, 50, 100, 200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • sunset
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1000 - 2
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode)Multi-Segment, Center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modes19 Scene Mode, 8 Art FiltersLandscape, Night Scene, Portrait, Sport, Simple
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
-
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual
  • off
  • ttl-auto
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens apertureWide: 0.5 - 3.4m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.orf)
-
Included memory (MB)-12
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port
  • mini hdmi
  • multi connector (usb/av)
  • dc in
Power
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-52 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary BLS-5 lithium ion rechargeableYes
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
  • acdsee for pentax
Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
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