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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was launched 10 months later than the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL1s scores against the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-PL1s SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedNovember 2010February 2010More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-PL1s

 SP-600 UZ E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-PL1s SP-600 UZ 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s features outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and SP-600 UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent E-PL1s should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography info
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (290 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
29
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
20
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-11-16 2010-02-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 143
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lb) 455 grams (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $189