Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic S1R

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic S1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL5 was introduced 7 years prior to the S1R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL5 matches up against the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL5 vs the S1R.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and S1R is 88 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and S1R.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1R will result in greater detail using its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 will be behind in sensor innovation.