Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was introduced 2 months later than the S1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL2 scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 against the S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and S1 is 85 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL2 has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult.