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74%
Gold Award
Reviewed:
Jan 2011
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The XZ-1 is Olympus' entry to the newly revitalized enthusiast camera sector. It features a 10MP sensor that is 60% larger than most compact cameras to offer improved low-light performance. This capability is boosted by the brightest lens on any current compact - a 28-112mm equivalent with a maximum aperture range of F1.8-2.5. These features, combined with a lens-surrounding control dial and P,A,S,M modes makes it an enjoyable photographers' camera whether as an only-camera or a more convenient companion to a DSLR. Its lens is bright enough to offer similar control over depth-of-field to a DSLR with a typical kit lens and, though it can't compete in low light, its image quality in daylight is competitive too. A VGA-equivalent 3.0" OLED screen and fast, simple interface complete an impressive little camera.
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| Announced: | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Price range: | $480 - $500 |
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| Body type | Compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3664 x 2752 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 10.0 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" (8.07 x 5.56 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CCD | ? |
| Processor | TruePic V | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto (100 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | ? |
| White balance presets | 6 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) | ? |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | ? |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28 – 112 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 4× | |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Normal focus range | 60 cm (23.62") | ? |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm (.39") | ? |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Lens mount | None | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 614,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | OLED | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.8 - F2.5 | ? |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 8.6 m (ISO 800) | |
| External flash | Yes (via hot-shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (2fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (-/+ 7 steps in A-B/G-M axis) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Mono | |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | ? |
| Storage included | 55 MB | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini HDMI type-D) | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional RM-UC1) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion Li-50B rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 320 | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
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