Leica M11 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Following is a extended review of the Leica M11 versus Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M11 was launched 11 years after the E-PL1s which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M11 grades versus the E-PL1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M11 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M11 versus the E-PL1s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and E-PL1s is 76 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and E-PL1s.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M11 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M11 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent M11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.