Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Announced March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus E-M10 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
- Launched November 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
- New Model is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-M10 was brought out 3 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 grades versus the E-PL1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-PL1s
E-M10 | E-PL1s | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | November 2010 | More modern by 41 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-M10
E-PL1s | E-M10 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PL1s
E-M10 | E-PL1s | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 compared to the E-PL1s.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and E-PL1s is 82 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and E-PL1s.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M10 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-03-18 | 2010-11-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 grams (0.87 lbs) | 334 grams (0.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $599 |