Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S1H

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 6 months later than the S1H which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the S1H for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III features outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the S1H.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and S1H is 67 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and S1H.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.