Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was released 3 years later than the E-PL1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 grades against the E-PL1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus E-PL1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 vs the E-PL1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and E-PL1 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and E-PL1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.