Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 1s

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus 1s, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and 1s (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL1 was introduced 5 years prior to the 1s and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL1 scores vs the 1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 has outer dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus 1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1 and the 1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and 1s is 86 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and 1s.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.