At A Glance
The Olympus XZ-1 is a manual-oriented camera with great optics, but its autofocus and exposure levels are weak spots, and it's not entirely novice-friendly.
Manufacturer’s Description
Unleash your creative side with the first-ever Olympus X Series camera. Designed for those who want the quality of an SLR in a high-end point-and-shoot format, this camera provides a new, easy-to-use outlet for artistic expression. With the XZ-1 you'll capture high-quality still images and HD videos in any shooting environment thanks to its fast, super-bright, built-in Olympus iZuiko lens and its large, super-sensitive CCD sensor.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 3.0 inches |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Touchscreen | 0 |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 4.3 inches |
| Depth | 1.6 inches |
| Height | 2.5 inches |
| Weight | 0.60625 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 28.0 mm |
| Maximum aperture | 1.8 |
| Focus features |
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| Storage Media | |
| SD card |
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| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Fair |
| Color | Fair |
| Sharpness | Very Good |
| Distortion | Good |
| Video Quality | Fair |
| Video Sound Quality | Fair |
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