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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
Panasonic S1H
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-P1 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-P1

 S1H E-P1 
IntroducedAugust 2019July 2009More recent by 122 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k230kClearer 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography features
Panasonic S1H Street photography features
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery (300 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
43
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (300 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
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