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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2022
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the OM System OM-1 versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the S1 (24MP) is very close but the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The OM System OM-1 was introduced 3 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the OM System OM-1 scores vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022February 2019More modern by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the OM System OM-1

		

		

			
 S1 OM System OM-1 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kSharper display (+480k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 S1 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-1 provides exterior dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Analyze the OM System OM-1 versus Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the OM System OM-1 against the S1.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-1 and S1 is 65 and 54 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-1 and S1.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The OM System OM-1 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger OM System OM-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
77
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
85
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
OM System OM-1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
70
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with OM System OM-1
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (520 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 bad battery (380 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
OM System OM-1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
78
 better than average battery power (520 per charge)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
59
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 good  resolution (24MP)
 bad battery (380 shots)
 more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
81
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (520 shots)
 has double storage slots
81
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 bad battery (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
OM System OM-1 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
78
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone port
32
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Panasonic S1
 OM System OM-1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type OM System OM-1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-02-15 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1053 225
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 118 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 520 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLX-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $2,199 $2,498