Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PM1

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1 was manufactured 18 months before the E-PM1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL1 scores against the E-PM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus E-PM1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the E-PM1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and E-PM1.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older E-PL1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.