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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL1s
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic S1R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 9 years before the S1R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL1 matches up vs the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic S1R

 E-PL1 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus E-PL1

 S1R E-PL1 
RevealedFebruary 2019May 2010More modern by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic S1R

 E-PL1 S1R 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1 versus the S1R.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and S1R is 86 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and S1R.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
high megapixels (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (360 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high megapixels (47MP)
low battery power (360 per charge)
heavier than average (1,020g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-05-17 2019-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 334 gr (0.74 lbs) 1020 gr (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 100
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 14.1
DXO Low light rating 487 3525
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card -
Storage slots One Dual
Retail pricing $288 $3,698