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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • New Model is Olympus E-P2
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P1 was brought out 10 years before the S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P1 scores vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic S1

 E-P1 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-P1

 S1 E-P1 
LaunchedFebruary 2019July 2009More modern by 115 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic S1

 E-P1 S1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P1 vs the S1.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and S1 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and S1.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1 will provide more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P1
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 shots)
has no phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
43
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (300 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
59
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,021g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-29 2019-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) 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 sync 1/180s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 1021 gr (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 95
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 14.5
DXO Low light score 536 3333
Other
Battery life 300 shots 380 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card -
Storage slots Single Two
Price at release $182 $2,498