Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released November 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1s and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL1s was launched 3 years before the NEX-5T and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL1s grades against the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Sony NEX-5T
| E-PL1s | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-PL1s
| NEX-5T | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | November 2010 | More recent by 33 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Sony NEX-5T
| E-PL1s | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s features external 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 Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL1s and Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s versus the NEX-5T.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and NEX-5T is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and NEX-5T.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-11-16 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Truepic V | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 shots | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $599 | $400 |