Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was released 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-P5 grades versus the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 features outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 vs the S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and S1 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and S1.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer E-P5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.