Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL1s

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was introduced 2 years later than the E-PL1s and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-P5 scores against the E-PL1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 versus the E-PL1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and E-PL1s is 85 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and E-PL1s.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus E-P5 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer E-P5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.