Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV150F

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was revealed 3 years earlier than the DV150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL1s matches up versus the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s features external dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1s versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s versus the DV150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and DV150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be behind with regard to sensor technology.