Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6000

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was released 17 months after the 6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PL1s matches up vs the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s has 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) and the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the 6000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and 6000.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL1s will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern E-PL1s will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.