Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL1s

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.