Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6010
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Successor is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6010 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus 6010, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL1s was manufactured 17 months after the 6010 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL1s scores against the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus 6010
E-PL1s | 6010 | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 17 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus E-PL1s
6010 | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 6010
E-PL1s | 6010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s offers outside dimensions 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 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus 6010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s and the 6010.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and 6010 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and 6010.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s uses the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The fresher E-PL1s provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 6010 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-11-16 | 2009-07-17 |
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 measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | LI-50C |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $0 |