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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL2
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was launched 8 months prior to the RZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL1s scores versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax RZ10

 E-PL1s RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 RZ10 E-PL1s 
RevealedJuly 2011November 2010Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax RZ10

 E-PL1s RZ10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the RZ10.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and RZ10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and RZ10.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (290 per charge)
no Timelapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-16 2011-07-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 gr (0.74 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 178 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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