Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL1s

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.

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.

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.

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.