Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL3

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the E-PL3 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was released 10 months prior to the E-PL3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL1s matches up against the E-PL3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s has outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the E-PL3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and E-PL3 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and E-PL3.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-PL1s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.