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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus SP-100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and SP-100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1s was manufactured 4 years before the SP-100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL1s scores against the SP-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus SP-100

 E-PL1s SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 SP-100 E-PL1s 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2010More recent by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus SP-100

 E-PL1s SP-100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s has got physical 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 SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s vs the SP-100.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and SP-100 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and SP-100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SP-100 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography details
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (290 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (290 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
53
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (594g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (290 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging features
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (594g)
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-11-16 2014-01-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334 gr (0.74 lbs) 594 gr (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
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