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Olympus XZ-1

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
46 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.1 out of 5
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4 stars
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Pros

  • The lens is very interesting
  • better color and more detail
  • easy and intuitive to use

Cons

  • you are limited to one channel and one flash group
  • the camera is stuck at 28mm focal length
  • the flash will not fire in supermacro mode

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 8.07x5.56 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3664, 2752 px
  • 1.8
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Olympus XZ-1 - Pros & Cons

Olympus XZ-1

Pros

  • The lens is very interesting
  • better color and more detail
  • easy and intuitive to use
  • sharp images in varying light conditions
  • The video function also works astonishingly smooth
  • Picture quality The edge sharpness of the lens is amazing
  • the aperture can also be adjusted very comfortably
  • The lens adjustment ring is ergonomically very successful and locks in place audibly and
  • the camera looks very tidy
  • autofocus speed of the lens is also convincing
  • readability in sunlight is quite good

Cons

  • you are limited to one channel and one flash group
  • the camera is stuck at 28mm focal length
  • the flash will not fire in supermacro mode
  • Clip lengths are limited to 7 minutes
  • loss of detail when viewing the photo full screen
  • The lens travel distance on the camera is fairly short
  • JPEG quality is only set to N like normal
  • Limited quantities are on sale now at The Camera Store
  • there isn t much available in the same range
  • The interface flap is not as successful
  • relatively old and memory wasting Motion-JPEG compression

Olympus XZ-1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3664 x 2752 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus XZ-1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.32 in
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3664 x 2752 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2056
  • 3648x2432
  • 3200x2400
  • 3200x1800
  • 3216x2144
  • 2736x2736
  • 2400x2400
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1440
  • 2544x1696
  • 1920x1920
  • 1600x1200
  • 1536x864
  • 1584x1056
  • 1296x864
  • 1280x960
  • 1280x720
  • 1216x1216
  • 1024x768
  • 1024x576
  • 1008x672
  • 960x960
  • 768x768
  • 640x480
  • 640x360
  • 624x416
  • 480x480
ProcessorTruePic V
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture1.8
Focal length equiv28 - 112
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range23.62 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points11
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range8.6
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight9.7 oz
Width4.35 in
Height2.55 in
Depth1.67 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)320
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HEB
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SCR
  • SER
  • SLK
  • SLV
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Shade
  • Sunny
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Muted
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyAMOLED
Screen dots614000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Electronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formats
  • AVI
  • M-JPEG
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body material
  • Aluminium
  • Plastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage54.6 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.2
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Connectivity
Mini HDMI type-Dyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Olympus XZ-1 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (18)

4.1
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Published: 08.04.2011
Olympus XZ-1 Review
3.0

Amid all the clamour of Olympus’ and Panasonic’s support for the Micro Four Thirds format, it’s easy to forget that not everyone wants, needs or can fathom the intricacies of a DSLR or its kin. Canon has done very well with its G series fixed lens, compact digicams. So it seems natural that Olympus should

Olympus XZ-1 Olympus XZ-1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 07.02.2011
Olympus XZ-1 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The new Olympus XZ-1 is a serious compact that's aimed at the enthusiast and professional user looking for a small yet capable pocket camera. A relatively large 1/1.63 inch CCD sensor, f/1.8 maximum aperture, 3 inch OLED screen and a full range of manual shooting modes should be enough to get their attention. But can the XZ1 take on the likes of the Panasonic LX5, Samsung EX-1 and Canon PowerShot S95? Read our detailed Olympus XZ-1 Review, complete with full-size JPEG, RAW and movie samples, to find out...

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DPReview
Published: 26.01.2011
Olympus XZ-1 Review
3.7

Back in 2001, when it was possible to charge $999 for a compact camera, Olympus produced the C-3040Z, C-4040Z and C5050Z which featured some of the brightest zooms to ever appear on such cameras. Sadly, as the years have gone on and prices have dropped, Olympus moved away from this part of the market and it's been a long time since we looked to it for class-leading compacts.

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Photography Bay
Published: 09.08.2011
Olympus XZ-1 Review

The Olympus XZ-1 is a surprisingly compact point and shoot camera that offers lots of advanced operations for serious photographers. 

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Olympus XZ-1 Review: Capability and Features.

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Tech2
Published: 03.03.2012
Olympus XZ-1 Review

The existence of enthusiast class compact digital cameras, such as the Canon PowerShot S100 and the newly ...

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CNET
Published: 08.08.2011
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 16.06.2011
Olympus XZ-1 Review - Luminous Landscape

FacebookTweet I’m still searching for the perfect pocket camera. The search never ends.  I do many types of photography. With my long-time background as a...

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Published: 18.04.2011
Olympus XZ-1 Review
4.5

Olympus XZ-1 review, find out how the XZ-1 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 07.02.2011
Olympus XZ-1 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

Expert review of the Olympus XZ-1 camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

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Olympus XZ-1 compact digital camera
4.5

Olympus XZ-1: A small, fun and easy-to-use camera; great for novices, but pros should get a kick out of it, too

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WIRED
Published: 16.03.2011
Review: Olympus XZ-1
3.0

Olympus' latest point-and-shoot with an impressive f/1.8 lens performs like gangbusters, but stumbles when the lights grow dim.

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Published: 17.02.2012
Olympus XZ-1
4.4

A new flagship digicam with a fast zoom lens, a wide range of exposure controls and support for raw file capture and 720p HD video recording.The XZ-1 was one of two feature-rich cameras announced by Olympus on 6 January, as the C.E.S Show opened in Las Vegas. Introduced as the flagship of the company's digicam line-up, the XZ-1 combines a relatively large '1/1.63 inch' type (~ 8 x 6 mm) CCD sensor with an effective resolution of 10 megapixels with a smarter body design and many features from PEN series models.

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Published: 12.06.2013
The Olympus XZ-1 Review

The Last of the Victorians – Austin, Texas I added the Olympus XZ-1 to my collection of cameras back about 5 months ago. I was always itching for a premium point and shoot and when I found a …

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Pocket-lint
Published: 21.02.2011
Olympus XZ-1
4.5

The XZ-1 is in effect a Micro Four Thirds E-PL2 “lite”, smaller, lighter, sharing many features but omitting the ability to swap the lens on the

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