Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 7040 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL1s was revealed 11 months after the 7040 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-PL1s grades against the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s has got external measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the 7040.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and 7040 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and 7040.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus 7040 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern E-PL1s is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.