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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Pentax Optio 50L ×
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General
ModelPentax Optio 50LOlympus PEN Lite E-PL1s
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer url-http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model number50LE-PL1s
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)91115
1↑Width (mm)3342
Height (mm)6172
Weight (g)190456
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)512.3
Sensor format1/2.5 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)24.71224.9
Sensor width (mm)5.7617.3
Sensor height (mm)4.2913
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.254.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.orf)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensPentax LensOlympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)32.00 - 96.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5025
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Contrast Detection11-point contrast detection w/ tracking
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type-Optional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-14
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200Auto (200 - 6400), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • sunset
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2000 - 60
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-Segment, Center-weighted324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesLandscape, Night Scene, Portrait, Sport, Simple19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • manual
  • off
  • ttl-auto
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.5 - 3.4m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0mDepends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)-1/160
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw (.orf)
Included memory (MB)12-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • accessory port
  • mini hdmi
  • multi connector (usb/av)
Power
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries includedYes1 x proprietary BLS-5 lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • acdsee for pentax
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • macos
  • windows



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