Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic S1
E-P2 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-P2
S1 | E-P2 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | April 2010 | More recent by 106 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic S1
E-P2 | S1 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and S1 is 86 and 54 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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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 |