Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S1H
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2018
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Launched August 2019
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S1H Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic S1H, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL9 was revealed 18 months prior to the S1H which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PL9 matches up versus the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S1H Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic S1H
E-PL9 | S1H |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-PL9
S1H | E-PL9 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | February 2018 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2330k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1290k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic S1H
E-PL9 | S1H | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 has outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic S1H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 vs the S1H.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and S1H is 85 and 52 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and S1H.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1H will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-08 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | 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 | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 107 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 2,330k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 5952x3988 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 pounds) | 1052g (2.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 400 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Cost at release | $599 | $3,998 |