Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic S1H

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic S1H, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was released 8 years before the S1H which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M5 scores versus the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 against the S1H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and S1H is 81 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and S1H.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.