Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Replacement is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Introduced August 2019
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic S1H, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) provide different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P1 was brought out 11 years before the S1H and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up versus the S1H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic S1H
E-P1 | S1H |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-P1
S1H | E-P1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | July 2009 | More recent by 122 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2330k | 230k | Clearer screen (+2100k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic S1H
E-P1 | S1H | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P1 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P1 compared to the S1H.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and S1H is 86 and 52 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and S1H.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will produce more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 107 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 2,330 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 5952x3988 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) | 1052 gr (2.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 400 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Launch pricing | $182 | $3,998 |