Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax S1

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL5 was brought out 19 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL5 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL5 vs the S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and S1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PL5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.