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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-PL1s
(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
  • Released November 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL2
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 9 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the E-PL1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-PL1s

 E-M10 IV E-PL1s 
ReleasedAugust 2020November 2010More modern by 119 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 E-PL1s E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL1s

 E-M10 IV E-PL1s 
Manual focus More precise focus

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the E-PL1s.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and E-PL1s is 81 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and E-PL1s.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 IV to offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography information
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
84
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL1s
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-08-04 2010-11-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 334g (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 360 shots 290 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $599