Olympus E-PL5 vs Nikon S1 Specifications

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Detailed specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Nikon S1

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General
Model Number:	E-PL5	S1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.99	$499.95
Street Price:	$329.00	$199.00
Date Available:	2012-10-15	2013-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	15.8 oz (448 g) includes batteries, kit lens	11.4 oz (323 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.4 x 2.5 x 1.5 in. (111 x 64 x 38 mm)	4.0 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (102 x 61 x 30 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Aptina
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	10.1
Sensor Format:	4/3	1 inch
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.75 microns	3.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	2.7x
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	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	72	56
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.8	21.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.3	11.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	889	397
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.1	60.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p (20 or 17Mbps)) 1280x720 (30p (13 or 10Mbps)) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200)
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	Nikon 1
Lens:	Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens	1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm	30 - 74mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm	11 - 27.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) - f/16
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:	37.0mm	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF; All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (normal), Single target (small)	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional VF-2, VF-3 or VF-4 electronic viewfinders
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):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,800 dots (153,600 px)	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	200	100
ISO Settings:	AUTO: ISO 200 - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable	Auto, 100-6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom (2), Kelvin	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, underwater, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/16000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still (using H-FT012 3D lens only); Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color); Gradation (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key); Multiple Exposure (2 frames)	Creative Mode includes Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.
Self Timer:	2, 10 seconds	2, 5, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off	Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Bundled FL-LM1 flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)	Lens dependent.
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/60
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Included Memory:	No memory included	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:
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	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB/Remote connector, Accessory Port 2	HDMI out (Type C, Mini)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.56
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.56
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.55
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	8.1	60.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	15
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	8.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	16
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	8.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	14
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.22 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.100 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.33 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.064 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.255s
Startup Time:	0.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	360 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLS-5	Proprietary EN-EL20
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	In-body image stabilization, FAST AF system, tilting touchscreen LCD, 8 fps burst mode, physical mode dial, UHS-I compliant, FlashAir compatible. Available in silver, black or white.	Available in White, Black, Red, Pink or Khaki.