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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(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
  • Released November 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 8000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was revealed 17 months after the 8000 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL1s scores against the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus 8000

 E-PL1s 8000 
LaunchedNovember 2010July 2009Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 8000 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 8000

 E-PL1s 8000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s comes with outer 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 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s against the 8000.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and 8000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and 8000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-PL1s is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography details
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography information
Olympus 8000 Street photography information
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Sports photography with Olympus 8000
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (290 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Olympus 8000
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (290 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography features
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (290 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging factors
Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 8000
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also Known as - mju Tough 8000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-11-16 2009-07-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 gr (0.74 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $380