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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL2
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 8010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-PL1s was introduced 10 months after the 8010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL1s grades against the 8010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus 8010

 E-PL1s 8010 
LaunchedNovember 2010February 2010Newer by 10 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 8010 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 8010

 E-PL1s 8010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s and the 8010.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and 8010 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and 8010.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 8010 will produce more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern E-PL1s should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography features
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography factors
Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography details
Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (290 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (290 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery life (290 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging info
Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus 8010
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2010-11-16 2010-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V TruePic III
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 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 gr (0.74 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $600