Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP1

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FP1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was released 11 months later than the FP1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL1s scores versus the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the FP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FP1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and FP1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL1s features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more recent E-PL1s will have an edge in sensor innovation.