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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 17 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M10 III scores versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic S1

 E-M10 III S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 S1 E-M10 III 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2017Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic S1

 E-M10 III S1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III versus the S1.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and S1 is 80 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and S1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1 will provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E-M10 III will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Panasonic S1
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (410g)
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
67
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (410 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (410g)
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic S1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-31 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 226.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/320s
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 PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 1021 gr (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 330 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) -
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at release $650 $2,498