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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was brought out 6 years before the S1H and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-P5 matches up vs the S1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-P5 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-P5

 S1H E-P5 
IntroducedAugust 2019October 2013More recent by 71 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1037kCrisper screen (+1293k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic S1H

 E-P5 S1H 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the S1H.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and S1H is 85 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and S1H.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1H will provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-P5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (420 grams)
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
68
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average in class (420 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (420g)
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-10-03 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420 grams (0.93 lb) 1052 grams (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $389 $3,998