Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic XS1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.