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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic S1H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 5 years prior to the S1H which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 II scores against the S1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic S1H

 E-M10 II S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-M10 II

 S1H E-M10 II 
AnnouncedAugust 2019August 2015More modern by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kClearer screen (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic S1H

 E-M10 II S1H 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II has got physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic S1H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II versus the S1H.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and S1H is 82 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and S1H.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 II will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography information
Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery life (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
73
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (400 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging features
Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
includes microphone support
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-25 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 1052g (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $499 $3,998