Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Announced February 2020
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Revealed November 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Successor is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-PL1s, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M1 III was launched 9 years after the E-PL1s which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades versus the E-PL1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-PL1s
E-M1 III | E-PL1s | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | November 2010 | Newer by 113 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-M1 III
E-PL1s | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-PL1s
E-M1 III | E-PL1s | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s 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).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-PL1s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the E-PL1s.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and E-PL1s is 67 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and E-PL1s.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1 III to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-02-11 | 2010-11-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic IX | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) | 334 grams (0.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 290 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,800 | $599 |