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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R 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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 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
  • Introduced February 2019
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic S1R

 E-M1X S1R 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus E-M1X

 S1R E-M1X 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kSharper display (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S1R

 E-M1X S1R 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2019Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
87
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997g)
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low battery (360 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
68
great battery life (870 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
60
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
low battery (360 shots)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (870 per charge)
2 card slots
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than competition (997g)
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,020g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-01-24 2019-02-01
Physical type 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 dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 1020 grams (2.25 pounds)
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 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $2,999 $3,698