Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic S1R

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 3 years before the S1R and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 II matches up against the S1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II features physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II vs the S1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and S1R is 68 and 54 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and S1R.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1R will offer greater detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-M1 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.