Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL2 was brought out 9 years before the S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL2 scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic S1
E-PL2 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-PL2
S1 | E-PL2 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | February 2011 | More recent by 97 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic S1
E-PL2 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 and the S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and S1 is 85 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and S1.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will offer greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 30 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 lb) | 1021 grams (2.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 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 Overall score | 55 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | 573 | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | 380 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | - |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $2,498 |