Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2

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.

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.

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.

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.