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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-PM1

 E-PL1s E-PM1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 E-PM1 E-PL1s 
LaunchedNovember 2011November 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus E-PM1

 E-PL1s E-PM1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography info
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography features
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (290 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
45
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging features
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging features
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus PEN E-PM1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-11-16 2011-11-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V TruePic VI
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 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 35
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display 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 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.74 pounds) 265 gr (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 330 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 One One
Cost at release $599 $499