Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs Canon PowerShot SX700 HS

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      Specifications

      General Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      BrandOlympusCanon
      ModelPEN E-PL1PowerShot SX700 HS
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL1s Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      MSRP$349.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      ProcessorTruepic VDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4032 x 30244608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4804608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1832, 2448 x 2448, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points119
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 750 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.2 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coatingPureColor II G TFT
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps8.5 fps
      Flash Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)      		Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range10.00 m3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO487
      DxO Color Depth21.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control
      Environmental Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Physical Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Dimensions115 x 72 x 42 mm (4.53 x 2.83 x 1.65")113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38")
      Weight (inc. batteries)334 g (0.74 lb / 11.78 oz)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 6.1 x 2.5"
      Package Weight1.2 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Battery PackBLS-1NB-6LH
      Battery Life290 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Olympus PEN E-PL1 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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