Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 1

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus 1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was manufactured 4 years earlier than the 1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PL1s grades vs the 1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys external dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus 1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s and the 1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and 1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and 1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s contains the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged E-PL1s will be behind in sensor tech.