Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1s versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1s was announced 7 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades versus the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1s versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and RX10 IV is 86 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be behind in sensor innovation.