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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(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
Olympus 5010
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus 5010

 E-PL1s 5010 
RevealedNovember 2010January 2010More recent by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 5010 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 5010

 E-PL1s 5010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography info
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Street photography with Olympus 5010
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography advice
Olympus 5010 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 5010
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus Stylus 5010
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