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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic S1H, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty similar but the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The OM System OM-5 was announced 3 years later than the S1H and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the OM System OM-5 matches up vs the S1H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic S1H

 OM System OM-5 S1H 
LaunchedOctober 2022August 2019More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the OM System OM-5

 S1H OM System OM-5 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kSharper screen (+1290k dot)

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic S1H

 OM System OM-5 S1H 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-5 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the OM System OM-5 and the S1H.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and S1H is 80 and 52 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-5 and S1H.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The OM System OM-5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent OM System OM-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
78
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with OM System OM-5
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
78
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (400 CIPA)
more heavy than others (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
84
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than others (1,052g)
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic S1H
 OM System OM-5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-10-26 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 119 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3988
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 gr (0.91 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch price $1,200 $3,998