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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF6
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was unveiled 16 months before the GF5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL1s scores versus the GF5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic GF5

 E-PL1s GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 GF5 E-PL1s 
IntroducedApril 2012November 2010Fresher by 16 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic GF5

 E-PL1s GF5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys exterior 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) while the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the GF5.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and GF5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and GF5.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older E-PL1s will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF5
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography factors
Panasonic GF5 Street photography factors
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography details
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
41
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Panasonic GF5
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
61
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging features
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging features
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic GF5
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-11-16 2012-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334g (0.74 lbs) 267g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life 290 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $600