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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was manufactured 5 years before the S1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic S1

 E-PL6 S1 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-PL6

 S1 E-PL6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2014Newer by 54 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic S1

 E-PL6 S1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the S1.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and S1 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
85
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (380 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic support
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-08-01 2019-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One 2
Retail price $300 $2,498