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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic S1

 E-P5 S1 
AnnouncedOctober 2013January 2011Newer by 34 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-P5

 S1 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic S1

 E-P5 S1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (420g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
68
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (420 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than average in class (117g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
33
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than average in class (420g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-10-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 gr (0.93 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $389 $269