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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1

Portability
54 Imaging
62 Features
93 Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced February 2019
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was manufactured about the same time to the S1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1X grades versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 E-M1X S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 S1 E-M1X 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 E-M1X S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2019Same age
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1X versus the S1.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and S1 is 54 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and S1.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
85
 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
67
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
70
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than average in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (870 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 not so great battery (380 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
68
 better than average battery (870 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 decent MP (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
59
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 not so great battery (380 CIPA)
 more heavy than average in class (1,021g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (870 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
81
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
68
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
32
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (1,021 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-01-24 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual 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 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 1021 gr (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 870 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $2,999 $2,498