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Comparison of Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL500 / EX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus XZ-1 ×
Samsung TL500 / EX1 ×
General
ModelOlympus XZ-1Samsung TL500 / EX1
BrandOlympusSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberXZ-1TL500
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ex1
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111114
Width (mm)4229
Height (mm)6563
Weight (g)274315
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010
Sensor format1/1.63 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)46.2443.32
Sensor width (mm)7.857.6
Sensor height (mm)5.895.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.152.08
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score3440
Dxo color depth score (bit)18.819.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.411.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)117129
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2052(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MP4 (Video : H.264, Audio : AAC )
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensiZuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groupsSchneider-Kreuznach Varioplan
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0024.00 - 72.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 24.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.42 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)6040
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 60-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection. 11-area with face detection and AF trackingContrast Detection: Center AF, Multi AF, Selection AF, Manual Focus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOLED
Viewfinder typeOptional VF-2 external EVF-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)614,000614,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAUTO: ISO 100 - 800 / Manual ISO 100 - 6400, 1/3 EV steps, Movie ISO 200 - 1600, Low light ISO 100 - 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • underwater auto
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent h
  • fluorescent l
  • manual
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1500 - 16
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, SpotMulti, Spot, Center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sport, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • manual
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range description-Wide: 0.3m - 5.2m, Tele: 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 1.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw
Included memory (MB)-1,000
Included memory type-Internal
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 rm-uc1 remote cable
-
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port
  • dedicated multi-connector
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 available
  • dc input
  • hmdi 1.3a type d
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.22-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)14-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.52-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.84-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320-
Battery form factorProprietary Li-50BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Li-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features1/1.63" 10-megapixel CCD with TruPic V image processor, iZUIKO f1.8-2.5 6.0-24mm lens, dual image stabilizationUltra- Bright f/1.8 lens , 3x 24mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens, 3.0" Swiveling AMOLED, Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital)



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