Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced May 2010
- Updated by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was unveiled 9 months before the S1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL1 scores vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax S1
E-PL1 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus E-PL1
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Announced | March 2011 | May 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax S1
E-PL1 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 offers outer 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 Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the S1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and S1 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and S1.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax S1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-05-17 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $288 | $174 |