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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL2
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Epson R-D1x versus Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was released 20 months before the E-PL1s which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the R-D1x matches up against the E-PL1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Olympus E-PL1s

 R-D1x E-PL1s 
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Epson R-D1x

 E-PL1s R-D1x 
ReleasedNovember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-PL1s

 R-D1x E-PL1s 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x has got physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1x versus Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x compared to the E-PL1s.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and E-PL1s is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and E-PL1s.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL1s will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
no manual control
resolution not great (6MP)
60
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography factors
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (620 grams)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
39
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (620g)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1s
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-PL1s
 Epson R-D1xOlympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Olympus
Model type Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-27 2010-11-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Truepic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 334 gr (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer No Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,709 $599