- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PL1 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the E-PL1.
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Panasonic GH2
GH1 vs GH2 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | GH1 | E-PL1 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1499.95 | $599.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,315.22 | $391.65 |
| Date Available: | 2009-06-15 | 2010-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
32.8 oz
(930 g)
includes batteries |
17.0 oz
(482 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.5 x
1.8 in. (124 x 90 x 45 mm) |
4.5 x
2.8 x
1.6 in. (115 x 72 x 42 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.98 microns | 4.29 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | 54 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.6 | 21.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.6 | 10.1 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 772 | 487 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4128 x 2752 (11.4 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2928 x 1952 (5.7 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2064 x 1376 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1) |
4032 x 3042
(12.3 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24/25)
1280x720 (60/50/30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264), MJPEG | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Panasonic 14-140mm f/4-5.8 ASPH Lumix G VARIO HD MEGA O.I.S | Olympus 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 L ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 280mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 140mm | 14 - 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/4.0 - 22 (wide) / f.5.8 - 22 (tele) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 62.0mm | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area | 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.44M dots, 100%, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter | Optional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2) |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 14.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISO | Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, Sunset, Party, Baby 1,2, Pet | 19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Depends on lens aperture |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | RAW (.ORF) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264), MJPEG | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| 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 DMW-RSL1 cable remote | |
| Connections (extended): | 2.5mm stereo mic jack, remote socket, DC input, mini HDMI | Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.66 | 1.60 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.66 | 1.60 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 15 |
| 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): | 0.34 seconds | 0.95 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.32 seconds | 0.89 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.118 seconds | 0.202 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.66 seconds | 1.13 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.084 seconds | 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: | 1.8 seconds | 2.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | 1.1 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 1250mAh | Proprietary BLS-1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PhotofunStudio 3.1 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE, USB Driver | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, MacOS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Basically a G1 with HD movie recording added. | Cost reduced E-P2 with built-in flash. Available in Champagne Gold, Black and Slate Blue. |
