Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-860
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-860 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- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replacement is Olympus TG-870
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-860, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TG-860 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL1s was revealed 5 years prior to the TG-860 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL1s grades against the TG-860 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus TG-860
E-PL1s | TG-860 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus E-PL1s
TG-860 | E-PL1s | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | November 2010 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-860
E-PL1s | TG-860 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s features outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1s against the TG-860.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and TG-860 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and TG-860.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-860 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-11-16 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $599 | $279 |