Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX48

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.