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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-330
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic S1H, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-300 was announced 15 years prior to the S1H which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-300 matches up versus the S1H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-300 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-300

 S1H E-300 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2005More modern by 178 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2330k134kSharper screen (+2196k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic S1H

 E-300 S1H 
Focus manually More exact focus

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-300 has got exterior dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 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).

Examine the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-300 against the S1H.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and S1H is 67 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and S1H.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-300 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with extra detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-300
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
51
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
37
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (400 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Timelapse function
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
not so great battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
9
no video recording
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competition (1,052g)
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus E-300Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-300 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Also referred to as EVOLT E-300 -
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2005-01-10 2019-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 400 51200
Max boosted ISO 1600 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 45 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8" 3.2"
Display resolution 134 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 5952x3988
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 624 gr (1.38 lbs) 1052 gr (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Price at launch $800 $3,998