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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Announced January 2005
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-330
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic S1R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The E-300 was unveiled 15 years earlier than the S1R which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-300 matches up against the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Panasonic S1R

 E-300 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus E-300

 S1R E-300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2005Newer by 171 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2100k134kSharper display (+1966k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic S1R

 E-300 S1R 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-300 offers exterior measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-300 and the S1R.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and S1R is 67 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-300 and S1R.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will deliver greater detail having an extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-300
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
87
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-300
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
51
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
37
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery pack (360 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
low battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-300
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus E-300Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-300 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-300 -
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2005-01-10 2019-02-01
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8" 3.2"
Screen resolution 134k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 624 grams (1.38 pounds) 1020 grams (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) -
Storage slots Single 2
Launch cost $800 $3,698