Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-PL2
E-PL1s | E-PL2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus E-PL1s
E-PL2 | E-PL1s | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus E-PL2
E-PL1s | E-PL2 | |||
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Launched | November 2010 | February 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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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 |