Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was released 3 years prior to the S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL8 grades versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 comes with outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and S1 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and S1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-PL8 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.