Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic S1H
E-5 | S1H |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-5
S1H | E-5 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | February 2011 | More recent by 104 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 920k | Sharper display (+1410k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic S1H
E-5 | S1H | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and S1H is 58 and 52 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
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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 |