Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GX1

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was introduced 15 months before the GX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL1s grades against the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s has got outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s versus the GX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and GX1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and GX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX1 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be behind in sensor technology.