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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D 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
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL2
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Released March 2010
  • Later Model is Pentax 645Z
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and 645D (Medium format) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was unveiled 9 months after the 645D so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PL1s grades versus the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax 645D

 E-PL1s 645D 
ReleasedNovember 2010March 2010Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus E-PL1s

 645D E-PL1s 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax 645D

 E-PL1s 645D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s provides exterior dimensions 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 Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1s and the 645D.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and 645D is 86 and 50 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and 645D.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645D will offer greater detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL1s will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography advice
Pentax 645D Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
77
manual focus
great MP (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Street photography with Pentax 645D
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
58
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography info
Pentax 645D Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery life (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
great MP (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography advice
Pentax 645D Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
great MP (40 megapixels)
low battery life (800 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography info
Pentax 645D Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery life (290 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
great MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging factors
Pentax 645D Vlogging factors
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax 645D
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPentax 645D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Pentax 645D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-11-16 2010-03-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds Medium format
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax 645AF2
Number of lenses 107 6
Focal length multiplier 2.1 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 334 gr (0.74 pounds) 1480 gr (3.26 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 800 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots One 2
Retail price $599 $4,000