Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic S1

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was revealed 7 years earlier than the S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M5 matches up against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 features external dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 vs the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and S1 is 81 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.