Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic LX5

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic LX5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was introduced 13 months earlier than the LX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL1s grades versus the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s offers physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s against the LX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and LX5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and LX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL1s will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s is going to be behind in sensor innovation.