Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic S1

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and S1 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was revealed 8 years before the S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-1 grades against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 comes with outside dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-1 against the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and S1 is 59 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and S1.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will produce more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind in sensor tech.