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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Successor is Olympus E-PM2
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was brought out 8 years earlier than the S1H which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PM1 matches up against the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-PM1 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-PM1

 S1H E-PM1 
ReleasedAugust 2019November 2011Newer by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic S1H

 E-PM1 S1H 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 vs the S1H.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and S1H is 89 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and S1H.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1H will offer you greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
45
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM1
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-11-23 2019-08-28
Body design 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 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 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 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265g (0.58 lbs) 1052g (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $499 $3,998