Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6020
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6020 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
- Revealed November 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6020, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL1s was revealed 10 months after the 6020 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL1s scores vs the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus 6020
E-PL1s | 6020 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | February 2010 | More modern by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-PL1s
6020 | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 6020
E-PL1s | 6020 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s has physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s versus the 6020.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and 6020 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and 6020.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus 6020 will produce more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL1s is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-11-16 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1/4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 gr (0.74 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $599 | $279 |