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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic S1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was launched 4 years before the S1R which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M10 II grades vs the S1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic S1R

 E-M10 II S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus E-M10 II

 S1R E-M10 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2015Newer by 41 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic S1R

 E-M10 II S1R 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic S1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 II versus the S1R.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and S1R is 82 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and S1R.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
87
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
83
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography info
Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (360 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
73
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-25 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 1020 gr (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 100
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 14.1
DXO Low light score 842 3525
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $499 $3,698