Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5
86 Imaging
48 Features
43 Overall
46
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88 Imaging
52 Features
72 Overall
60
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 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
- Announced November 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced September 2012
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
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The E-PL1s was brought out 22 months prior to the E-PL5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL1s scores versus the E-PL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-PL5
E-PL1s | E-PL5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Olympus E-PL1s
E-PL5 | E-PL1s | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | November 2010 | Newer by 22 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus E-PL5
E-PL1s | E-PL5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s provides external dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s and the E-PL5.
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Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and E-PL5 is 86 and 88 respectively.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and E-PL5.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus E-PL5 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-11-16 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/250 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 325 grams (0.72 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 889 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 360 photographs |
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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $599 | $400 |