Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus XZ-2 and Pentax MX-1

Comparison of Olympus Stylus XZ-2 and Pentax MX-1 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax MX-1 ×
Olympus Stylus XZ-2 ×
General
ModelPentax MX-1Olympus Stylus XZ-2
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberMX-1XZ-2
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122113
Width (mm)5148
Height (mm)6165
Weight (g)399357
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI CMOS-
Effective megapixels (MP)1212
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.67.6
Sensor height (mm)5.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.92
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score4949
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.420.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.311.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)208216
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1152(2.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)45
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)12030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG－4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc Pentax Lens, 11 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical elements)i.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 24.006.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.12 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)4060
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 201 - 60
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.95
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto, Spot, Tracking , AF Select (25 Points), Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus, Pan Focus, AF Point SwitchingContrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder type-Optional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000920,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-12800 with selectable upper limit), 100-12800AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light (d:daylight color
  • l:warm white)
  • n:daylight white
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w:cool white
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • underwater auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/2000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNatural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame)Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye
  • slow-speed synchro
  • slow-speed+red-eye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash range description1.31 - 40’ (wide, auto ISO), 1.31 - 29’ (tele, auto ISO)ISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • 12-bit raw
Included memory (MB)75-
Included memory typeInternal-
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 ir
  • optional rm-uc1 remote cable
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • accessory port
  • dedicated multi-connector (usb/av/remote)
  • micro hdmi type-d
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.431.21
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.911.27
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)77
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)45
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)104
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-5
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-3
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-4.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.250.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.180.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.30.18
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.03
Startup time (s)2.21.8
Play -> record time (s)1.41.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.83.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290310
Battery form factorProprietary D-Li106Proprietary Li-90B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-Li106 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Li-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom including silkypix developer studio 3.0 le for pentax ricoh imaging raw development software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImage Stabilization: Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Digital SR (ISO 100-12800), Dual (SR & Pixel Track SR)3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction



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