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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
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
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1 was brought out 6 months earlier than the E-PL1s so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL1 grades versus the E-PL1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 E-PL1 E-PL1s 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-PL1

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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus E-PL1s

 E-PL1 E-PL1s 
RevealedMay 2010November 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 features exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 and the E-PL1s.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and E-PL1s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and E-PL1s.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1s
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography features
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (290 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (290 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (290 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (290 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging advice
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-05-17 2010-11-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 pounds) 334 grams (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $288 $599