Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax S1
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax S1 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Pentax S1
| E-PL5 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus E-PL5
| S1 | E-PL5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax S1
| E-PL5 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $400 | $174 |