Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and S1 (12MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-300 was revealed 7 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-300 grades vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 offers physical measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-300 against the S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and S1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-300 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.