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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 12 months after the S1H which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the S1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 E-M10 IV S1H 
IntroducedAugust 2020August 2019Newer by 12 months

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

 S1H E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kClearer screen (+1290k dot)

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

 E-M10 IV S1H 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV and the S1H.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and S1H is 81 and 52 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and S1H.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic S1H will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery life (400 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
84
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-08-04 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 107 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
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 silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 1052g (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One 2
Launch cost $699 $3,998