Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
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81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
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Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Announced August 2020
- Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
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Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.
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Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic S1
| E-M10 IV | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2020 |  | February 2019 | More recent by 19 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
| S1 | E-M10 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic S1
| E-M10 IV | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 IV against the S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and S1 is 81 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and S1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic S1
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
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Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no mic port
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,021g)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2020-08-04 | 2019-02-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 30 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 2,100k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 5,760k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.7 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/320s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 1021g (2.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | 380 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | - |
| Card slots | Single | 2 |
| Cost at release | $699 | $2,498 |