Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1R

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic S1R, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was launched 6 years prior to the S1R and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-P5 scores vs the S1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 against the S1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and S1R is 85 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and S1R.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1R will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-P5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.