Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GM1

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was brought out 4 years prior to the GM1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL1s matches up against the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s has outside 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) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the GM1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and GM1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and GM1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GM1 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.