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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7040
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus 7040

 E-PL1s 7040 
IntroducedNovember 2010January 2010More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 7040 E-PL1s 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 7040

 E-PL1s 7040 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography features
Olympus 7040 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Olympus 7040
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (290 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography info
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging information
Olympus 7040 Vlogging information
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 7040
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus Stylus 7040
Also called - mju 7040
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-11-16 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $299