Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 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
- Released November 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus 8000
E-PL1s | 8000 | |||
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Launched | November 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus E-PL1s
8000 | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 8000
E-PL1s | 8000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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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 |