Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LX100

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the LX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL1 grades versus the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1 and the LX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and LX100 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and LX100.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LX100 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.