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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Released August 2019
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the S1H and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-620 matches up versus the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-620 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-620

 S1H E-620 
ReleasedAugust 2019July 2009More recent by 123 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2330k230kClearer screen (+2100k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic S1H

 E-620 S1H 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-620 and the S1H.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and S1H is 71 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and S1H.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-620 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will produce extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-620
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
18
no video
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has microphone support
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-06 2019-08-28
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 45 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 1052g (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Price at release $799 $3,998