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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was introduced 9 years prior to the G95 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL1s grades against the G95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic G95

 E-PL1s G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 G95 E-PL1s 
LaunchedApril 2019November 2010More recent by 102 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic G95

 E-PL1s G95 
Manual focus More exact focus

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s has outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1s vs the G95.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and G95 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and G95.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic G95 to provide greater detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography details
Panasonic G95 Street photography details
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography information
Panasonic G95 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
low battery power (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery life (290 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Panasonic G95
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (290 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography features
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
low battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging features
Panasonic G95 Vlogging features
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic G95
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-11-16 2019-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V Venus Engine
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 12 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 6.40 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334g (0.74 lbs) 536g (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
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 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $998