Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony W560

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and W560 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-PL1s was launched within a month of the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL1s grades versus the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s offers exterior 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 W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1s versus the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and W560 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and W560.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W560 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.