Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S1

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was introduced 5 years prior to the S1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 II matches up versus the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and S1 is 80 and 54 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and S1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1 will deliver more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.