Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1H

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.