Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic XS1

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 7 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 III scores versus the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has got physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the XS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and XS1 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and XS1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III provides an advantage in sensor tech.