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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Updated by Olympus E-P3
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Announced February 2019
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was introduced 9 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-P2 grades versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic S1

 E-P2 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-P2

 S1 E-P2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019April 2010More recent by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic S1

 E-P2 S1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 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 proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 versus the S1.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and S1 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P2
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Panasonic S1
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery pack (380 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P2
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
43
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (380 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P2
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-04-22 2019-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lbs) 1021 grams (2.25 lbs)
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 rating 56 95
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 14.5
DXO Low light rating 505 3333
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card -
Storage slots One 2
Price at release $799 $2,498