Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Lets look closer at the Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 S1 (10MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is very well matched but the 1 S1 (1") and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S1 was announced 2 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1 S1 matches up versus the E-PL1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S1 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1 S1 against the E-PL1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and E-PL1s is 92 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and E-PL1s.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-PL1s will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher 1 S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.