Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus E-PL1s

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus E-PL1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The S1000pj was released 15 months prior to the E-PL1s which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S1000pj being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1000pj grades vs the E-PL1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj provides external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus E-PL1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj against the E-PL1s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and E-PL1s is 94 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and E-PL1s.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S1000pj has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The older S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.