Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic S1H, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was introduced 12 years prior to the S1H which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-510 scores vs the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 offers outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-510 and the S1H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and S1H is 69 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and S1H.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind in sensor technology.