Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic S1R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 9 years before the S1R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL1 matches up vs the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with 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 Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1 versus the S1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and S1R is 86 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and S1R.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.