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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • New Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic XS1, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was revealed 10 years prior to the XS1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-1 grades vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic XS1

 E-1 XS1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus E-1

 XS1 E-1 
RevealedJanuary 2013November 2003More modern by 110 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k134kSharper display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic XS1

 E-1 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 has got outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-1 compared to the XS1.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and XS1 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and XS1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic XS1 will give more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
57
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (735 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
47
lighter than competitors in class (735 grams)
weather proofing
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2003-11-29 2013-01-07
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 2560 x 1920 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 134k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735 gr (1.62 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,700 $130