Leica M9-P vs Olympus E-PL1s

Lets look closer at the Leica M9-P and Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was unveiled 8 months after the E-PL1s and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the M9-P grades against the E-PL1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9-P comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M9-P and Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M9-P and the E-PL1s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and E-PL1s is 78 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and E-PL1s.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M9-P will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer M9-P provides an advantage in sensor tech.