Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 vs Olympus PEN E-PM1

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A390PEN E-PM1
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PM2
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels14.9 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      ProcessorBIONZTruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12803200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points935
      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
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Lens MountSony AMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps5.5 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range10.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      DxO Low Light ISO607499
      DxO Color Depth22.521.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.510.3
      DxO Overall Score6652
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39")110 x 64 x 34 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 5.6 x 4.2"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Battery PackNP-FH50BLS-5
      Battery Life230 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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