Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(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
(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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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus SP-100
E-PL1s | SP-100 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus E-PL1s
SP-100 | E-PL1s | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus SP-100
E-PL1s | SP-100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $599 | $400 |