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Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs Sony a6500
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN EPL1 camera image
39%

Sony a6500

sony a6500
Winner!
72%
Olympus PEN E-PL1
vs
Sony a6500
Price
Brand
Olympus
Sony
Model
PEN E-PL1
a6500
Released
2010
2016
Announcement Date
February 03, 2010
October 06, 2016
Camera Type
Mirrorless
Mirrorless
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
43%
74%
Megapixels
12.3 MP
24.2 MP
Image Resolution
4032 x 3024 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
NMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
13 x 17.3 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
Micro Four Thirds
APS-C
Frame Rate
3 fps
11 fps
Lens Mount
Micro 4/3
Sony E
Image Processor
TruePic V
Bionz X
Aspect Ratio
4:3
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
3200
51200
Minimum Shutter Speed
60 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 2000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
11
425
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
None
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
2,359,296 dots
Video
Video
34%
77%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Standard HD
4K
Max Video Dimensions
1280 x 720 px
3840 x 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
AVI
MPEG-4, XAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0
Features
Features
34%
81%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
2.7"
3"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
921,600 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
16%
21%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BLS-1
NP-FW50
Battery Life
290 shots
350 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
54%
85%
Portrait (Color Depth)
21.5 bits
24.5 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
10.1 EVs
13.7 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
487
1405
Scores
Main Features
N/A
88%
Extra Features
N/A
84%
Construction and Durability
N/A
87%
Handling and Ergonomics
N/A
80%
Value for Money
N/A
85%
Total Score
N/A
85%
User Scores
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