Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was released 3 years earlier than the E-PL1s which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-420 matches up versus the E-PL1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-420 and the E-PL1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and E-PL1s is 77 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and E-PL1s.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-PL1s to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-420 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.