Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1s
Portability
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
Portability
86 Imaging
48 Features
43 Overall
46
86 Imaging
48 Features
43 Overall
46
Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2021
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced November 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Successor is Olympus E-PL2
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The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-P7 versus Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-P7 was revealed 10 years after the E-PL1s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-P7 scores vs the E-PL1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P7 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P7 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Olympus E-PL1s
| E-P7 | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2021 |  | November 2010 | Newer by 129 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.00" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-P7
| E-PL1s | E-P7 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Olympus E-PL1s
| E-P7 | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P7 offers outside measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 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).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P7 vs the E-PL1s.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and E-PL1s is 86 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P7 and E-PL1s.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-P7 to produce extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer E-P7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1s
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography features
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Olympus E-P7 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography factors
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (290 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (290 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging info
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P7 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-P7 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2021-06-09 | 2010-11-16 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Truepic V |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 118 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 334 grams (0.74 lb) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | 290 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-50 | BLS-1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $800 | $599 |
