Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic S1

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was introduced 18 months before the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-620 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-620 and the S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and S1 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-620 contains the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged E-620 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.