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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was unveiled 2 months prior to the E-PL2 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PL1s matches up vs the E-PL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-PL2

 E-PL1s E-PL2 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 E-PL2 E-PL1s 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus E-PL2

 E-PL1s E-PL2 
LaunchedNovember 2010February 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys external measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus E-PL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s against the E-PL2.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and E-PL2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and E-PL2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL2
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (290 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (280 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging advice
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus E-PL2
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus PEN E-PL2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-11-16 2011-02-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334 grams (0.74 pounds) 362 grams (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.2
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 280 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $0