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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Successor is OM System OM-5
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively similar but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 9 months after the S1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M5 III matches up against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 E-M5 III S1 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2019Newer by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 S1 E-M5 III 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 E-M5 III S1 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III has outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 III versus the S1.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and S1 is 80 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and S1.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
77
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
85
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/320s)
 decent MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Street photography with Panasonic S1
83
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
70
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
77
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
59
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 decent MP (24MP)
 not so great battery pack (380 shots)
 more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
77
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
81
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
84
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic support
32
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (1,021g)
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic S1
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-10-17 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type MOS 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 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 format    
Min enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 414g (0.91 lb) 1021g (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 310 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $1,199 $2,498