Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus E-PL1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 6 years after the E-PL1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 II grades against the E-PL1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1 has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus E-PL1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II against the E-PL1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and E-PL1 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and E-PL1.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 II to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.