Olympus E-PL1 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102) Specifications

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.3 megapixels

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
36.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1
Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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General
Model Number:	E-PL1	X-E (Typ 102)
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.95	$1795.00
Street Price:	$391.65	$1,534.11
Date Available:	2010-04-01	2014-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	17.0 oz (482 g) includes batteries, kit lens	12.2 oz (345 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.5 x 2.8 x 1.6 in. (115 x 72 x 42 mm)	4.9 x 2.7 x 2.0 in. (124 x 69 x 52 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	12.3	16.2
Sensor Format:	4/3	APS-C
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.29 microns	4.79 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	54
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	487
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4032 x 3042 (12.3 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)	4944 x 3278 (16.2 MP, Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4274 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF)	JPEG, .DNG RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	No
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	n/a
Lens:	Olympus 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 L ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens	Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH, 8 elements in 6 groups with 1 aspherical element
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm	36mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm	24mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22	f/2.8 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point contrast detection w/ tracking	Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2)	Optional optical or EVF.
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		12500
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps)	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB	Auto, halogen, daylight, cloudy, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 60 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode)	Smart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters	Film modes: Standard, dynamic, natural, B&W natural, B&W high contrast
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off	Auto, flash exposure correction, red-eye correction, fill-in flash, slow sync, studio, 1st/2nd curtain sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens aperture	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.ORF)	.DNG RAW
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	110.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:		No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.60
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.60
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	15	8
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.95 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.89 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.202 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	1.13 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.070 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF with other M.Zuiko lenses: 17mm f/2.8 = 0.858s 9-18mm f/4-5.6 @ 18mm = 0.546s
Startup Time:	2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	290 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLS-1	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Cost reduced E-P2 with built-in flash. Available in Champagne Gold, Black and Slate Blue.	Titanium colored top and bottom covers, silver operating elements and metallic silver structured leatherette.