Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1R

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1R, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was unveiled 9 years before the S1R and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-5 scores against the S1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 has got exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic S1R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-5 vs the S1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and S1R is 58 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and S1R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.