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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic S1H, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was announced 9 years before the S1H and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-5 matches up against the S1H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-5 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-5

 S1H E-5 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2011More recent by 104 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k920kSharper display (+1410k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic S1H

 E-5 S1H 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 has outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

See the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-5 versus the S1H.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and S1H is 58 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and S1H.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1H will result in more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography details
Panasonic S1H Street photography details
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
56
weather proof
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
64
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
includes external microphone socket
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
70
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes mic jack
heavier than others (1,052g)
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-03 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 225
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 45 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 5952x3988
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Price at release $1,700 $3,998