Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony A6100

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL1s versus Sony A6100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was revealed 9 years earlier than the A6100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL1s grades vs the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s has exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s versus Sony A6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and A6100.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A6100 will render extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.