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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
70
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Olympus E-500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-500
  • Later Model is Olympus E-510
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic S1H, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-500 was launched 15 years prior to the S1H which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-500 scores versus the S1H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-500 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-500

 S1H E-500 
IntroducedAugust 2019October 2005Newer by 168 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2330k215kCrisper screen (+2115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic S1H

 E-500 S1H 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-500 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic S1H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-500 against the S1H.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and S1H is 70 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and S1H.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-500 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (8MP)
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
56
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (479 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (400 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-500 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition in class (479 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Time Lapse function
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-500 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus E-500Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-500 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Also called as EVOLT E-500 -
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2005-10-21 2019-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 45 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 215 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 5952x3988
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 479 gr (1.06 lb) 1052 gr (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $600 $3,998