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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was launched 7 months prior to the S1H which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1X scores against the S1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic S1H

 E-M1X S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-M1X

 S1H E-M1X 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2019Newer by 7 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1037kCrisper screen (+1293k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S1H

 E-M1X S1H 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has got external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X versus the S1H.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and S1H is 54 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and S1H.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S1H will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-M1X will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Panasonic S1H Street photography details
67
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (997g)
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (870 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (997 grams)
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
heavier than others (997g)
70
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has microphone port
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-01-24 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3988
Video file 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
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail cost $2,999 $3,998