Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic LF1

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic LF1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL1s was unveiled 4 years prior to the LF1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL1s matches up against the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s features external 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 LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1s and the LF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and LF1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and LF1.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PL1s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.