Control Panel on the Olympus XZ-1?
Unlike some professional cameras, the Olympus XZ-1 does not have a top-level display. The verification of camera settings is instead done by looking at the position of control dials and, most importantly, by checking the rear LCD screen.
Top view of the Olympus XZ-1
Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the XZ-1. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.0 inches and offers a resolution of 614,000 dots. The panel is not touch sensitive.
Viewfinder Type | Viewfinder optional | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 614k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Olympus XZ-1 is a fixed lens compact camera that was revealed to the public in January 2011 and is equipped with a 1/1.7-inch sensor. It offers a resolution of 10.1 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $499.
The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Olympus XZ-1 to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Olympus XZ-1 | optional | n | 3.0 / 614 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 2.0/s | Y | Y | |
2. | Olympus E-PL1 | optional | n | 2.7 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 3.0/s | Y | Y | |
3. | Olympus E-PL3 | optional | n | 3.0 / 460 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 5.5/s | n | Y | |
4. | Olympus E-PM1 | optional | n | 3.0 / 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.5/s | n | Y | |
5. | Olympus E-PM2 | optional | n | 3.0 / 460 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0/s | n | Y | |
6. | Olympus TG-5 | none | n | 3.0 / 460 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 20.0/s | Y | Y | |
7. | Olympus XZ-2 | optional | n | 3.0 / 920 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 5.0/s | Y | Y | |
8. | Panasonic FZ150 | 202 | n | 3.0 / 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 12.0/s | Y | Y | |
9. | Panasonic FZ200 | 1312 | n | 3.0 / 460 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 12.0/s | Y | Y | |
10. | Panasonic LX5 | optional | n | 3.0 / 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.5/s | Y | Y | |
11. | Panasonic LX7 | optional | n | 3.0 / 920 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 11.0/s | Y | Y | |
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. |
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Camera Model | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 28-112mm f/1.8-2.5 | |
Launch Date | January 2011 | |
Launch Price | USD 499 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CCD | |
Sensor Format | 1/1.7" Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 7.85 x 5.89 mm | |
Sensor Area | 46 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 9.8 mm | |
Crop Factor | 4.4x | |
Sensor Resolution | 10.1 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 3 664 x 2 752 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 2.13 μm | |
Pixel Density | 21.81 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | 720/30p Video | |
ISO Setting | 100 - 6 400 ISO | |
Image Processor | TruePic V | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 34 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 18.8 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.4 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 117 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Viewfinder optional | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 614k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 2 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Olympus Li-50B power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 320 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.4 x 2.6 x 1.7 in) |
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Camera Weight | 275 g (9.7 oz) |
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