Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FX78

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX78, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FX78 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-PL1s was brought out 2 months before the FX78 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades against the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s has got outside 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 FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the FX78.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FX78 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and FX78.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s uses the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler.