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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 24 months before the S1H which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M10 III scores versus the S1H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 E-M10 III S1H 

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

 S1H E-M10 III 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2017Newer by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kClearer screen (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 E-M10 III S1H 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the S1H.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and S1H is 80 and 52 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and S1H.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic S1H will provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 III will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (410 grams)
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
67
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (410g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (410 grams)
70
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (1,052 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-31 2019-08-28
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 measurements 17.4 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.6fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 1052g (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $650 $3,998