Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic XS1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic XS1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was released 10 months after the XS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M1 scores vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 against the XS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and XS1 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and XS1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern E-M1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.