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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(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
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
  • Launched November 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL2
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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).

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The 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.

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

 E-M10 E-PL1s 
LaunchedMarch 2014November 2010More modern by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 E-PL1s E-M10 

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

 E-M10 E-PL1s 
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).

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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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (396g)
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography information
67
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (396g)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (290 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1s
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging info
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than others in class (396g)
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus PEN E-PL1s
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