Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 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
- Released November 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as mju 5010
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus 5010, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL1s was unveiled 11 months later than the 5010 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL1s scores vs the 5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus 5010
E-PL1s | 5010 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 11 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus E-PL1s
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 5010
E-PL1s | 5010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus 5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1s against the 5010.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and 5010 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and 5010.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 5010 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger E-PL1s will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
Also called as | - | mju 5010 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-11-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 7cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 pounds) | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $150 |