Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7010

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 7010, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL1s was revealed 17 months later than the 7010 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-PL1s scores versus the 7010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s has got outer 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 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 7010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the 7010.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and 7010 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and 7010.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer E-PL1s should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.