Olympus E-PL1 with Olympus E-PL1s Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus E-PL1s Main Features

  • May, 2010
  • November, 2010
  • 12 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 115 x 72 x 42 mm, 334g.
  • 115 x 72 x 42 mm, 334g.
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Olympus E-PL1 Scores


Imaging score
45
Features score
56
Value for money score
74
Portability score
91
Overall score
58

Olympus E-PL1s Scores


Imaging score
37
Features score
56
Value for money score
71
Portability score
91
Overall score
55

Olympus PEN E-PL1s with Olympus PEN E-PL1 Overview


Let's compare PEN E-PL1 with PEN E-PL1s. Both cameras produced Olympus. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Both of these models were released in 2010. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 12 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic (optional) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus PEN E-PL1 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Olympus PEN E-PL1 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PEN E-PL1 PEN E-PL1s
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model PEN E-PL1 PEN E-PL1s
Announced May, 2010 November, 2010
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2 2
Number of Lenses 103 103
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.00 10.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 224.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4032 x 3024 4032 x 3024
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 290 shots 290 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BLS-1 BLS-1
Physical
Weight 334 g 334 g
Physical Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42 mm 115 x 72 x 42 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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