Olympus E-5 vs Olympus 1s
58 Imaging
47 Features
76 Overall
58


79 Imaging
38 Features
66 Overall
49
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus 1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus 1

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus 1s Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-5 and Olympus 1s, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is very well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and 1s (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

The E-5 was released 5 years before the 1s which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-5 matches up vs the 1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus 1s Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus 1s
E-5 | 1s | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Olympus E-5
1s | E-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 51 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus 1s
E-5 | 1s | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 provides exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Olympus 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-5 and Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-5 compared to the 1s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and 1s is 58 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and 1s.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-5 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged E-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus 1s Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus Stylus 1s | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-5 | Olympus Stylus 1s |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-02-03 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lb) | 402 gr (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photos | 450 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-5 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,700 | $699 |