Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax ist DL2

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was brought out 4 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL1s grades vs the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s has got 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) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s vs the ist DL2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and ist DL2 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and ist DL2.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-PL1s will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent E-PL1s will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.