Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7030

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 7030, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 7030 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1s was released 11 months later than the 7030 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL1s grades against the 7030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s features physical dimensions 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 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the 7030.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and 7030 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and 7030.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus 7030 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern E-PL1s provides an edge in sensor innovation.