Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus XZ-10

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-PL1 was manufactured 3 years before the XZ-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the XZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with outer dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 versus the XZ-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and XZ-10 is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.