Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was brought out within a month of the S1R so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up vs the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X compared to the S1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and S1R is 54 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and S1R.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will resolve extra detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.