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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 was unveiled 5 years prior to the S1R which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 matches up versus the S1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic S1R

 E-M10 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus E-M10

 S1R E-M10 
ReleasedFebruary 2019March 2014More modern by 59 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kClearer display (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic S1R

 E-M10 S1R 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 against the S1R.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and S1R is 82 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and S1R.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will offer extra detail having an extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
87
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography info
Panasonic S1R Street photography info
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery pack (360 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
67
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
display is not selfie friendly
60
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
low battery pack (360 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-18 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 47 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396g (0.87 lb) 1020g (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 100
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 14.1
DXO Low light rating 884 3525
Other
Battery life 320 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 Two
Pricing at release $600 $3,698