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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced November 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Older Model is Olympus E-500
  • New Model is Olympus E-520
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched August 2019
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-510 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-510

 S1H E-510 
LaunchedAugust 2019November 2007Newer by 143 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic S1H

 E-510 S1H 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

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

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography features
Panasonic S1H Street photography features
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (490 grams)
no articulating screen
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (490g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has external microphone port
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Also called as EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2007-11-23 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 45 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 5952x3988
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490g (1.08 lb) 1052g (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $550 $3,998