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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 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
  • Released November 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic G85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and G85 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was revealed 6 years prior to the G85 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL1s grades versus the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic G85

 E-PL1s G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 G85 E-PL1s 
ReleasedSeptember 2016November 2010More recent by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic G85

 E-PL1s G85 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s features external 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) and the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1s vs the G85.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and G85 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and G85.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic G85 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography details
Panasonic G85 Street photography details
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (290 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
65
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery pack (290 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging factors
Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic G85
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-11-16 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334g (0.74 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 290 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $900