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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Announced November 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FX48, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was unveiled 22 months later than the FX48 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PL1s scores versus the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FX48

 E-PL1s FX48 
IntroducedNovember 2010January 2009Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 FX48 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX48

 E-PL1s FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s has external dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1s against the FX48.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and FX48.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL1s includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent E-PL1s will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
27
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (290 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-11-16 2009-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 334g (0.74 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $325