Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus VG-120
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus VG-120 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
- Launched November 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus VG-120, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and VG-120 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL1s was launched within a month of the VG-120 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL1s scores against the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus VG-120
E-PL1s | VG-120 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus E-PL1s
VG-120 | E-PL1s | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus VG-120
E-PL1s | VG-120 | |||
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Announced | November 2010 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s provides physical 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 VG-120 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the VG-120.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and VG-120 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and VG-120.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VG-120 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Olympus VG-120 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-11-16 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 7cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 160 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $190 |