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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic S1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL8 was announced 3 years before the S1R which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL8 grades against the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic S1R

 E-PL8 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus E-PL8

 S1R E-PL8 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2016Newer by 28 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kCrisper display (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic S1R

 E-PL8 S1R 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the S1R.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and S1R is 86 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and S1R.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1R will offer you extra detail with its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-PL8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
87
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL8
Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (360 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
71
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing resolution (47MP)
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL8
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-19 2019-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash 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
Fastest flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lb) 1020 grams (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One Two
Retail cost $500 $3,698