Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20 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
- Launched November 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2009

Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-PL1s was unveiled 19 months after the H20 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL1s scores vs the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Sony H20
E-PL1s | H20 | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus E-PL1s
H20 | E-PL1s | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Sony H20
E-PL1s | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys outer 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 Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s against the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and H20 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and H20.
All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL1s will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL1s is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony H20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-11-16 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $249 |