Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic S1

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was released 17 months before the S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-P1 matches up vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys outer 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 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-P1 vs the S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and S1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P1 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged E-P1 will be behind in sensor tech.