Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was released 12 months before the E-PM1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL1s grades versus the E-PM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s provides physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1s and the E-PM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and E-PM1.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged E-PL1s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.