Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched November 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
- Successor is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus E-PL1s, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-5 was launched 3 months after the E-PL1s which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-5 grades versus the E-PL1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-PL1s
E-5 | E-PL1s | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-5
E-PL1s | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-PL1s
E-5 | E-PL1s | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | November 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 offers outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus E-PL1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-5 against the E-PL1s.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and E-PL1s is 58 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and E-PL1s.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-02-03 | 2010-11-16 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V+ | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) | 334 gr (0.74 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 images | 290 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Price at release | $1,700 | $599 |