Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-PL1s
E-M10 IV | E-PL1s | |||
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Released | August 2020 | November 2010 | More modern by 119 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL1s
E-M10 IV | E-PL1s | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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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 |