Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.