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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was released 7 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic XS1

 E-M10 IV XS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2013Fresher by 93 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 XS1 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic XS1

 E-M10 IV XS1 

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the XS1.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and XS1 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and XS1.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
84
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
39
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external mic port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-08-04 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $130