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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Released February 2019
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM1 was launched 8 years prior to the S1R which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PM1 matches up against the S1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic S1R

 E-PM1 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus E-PM1

 S1R E-PM1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019November 2011More modern by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic S1R

 E-PM1 S1R 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R in the all new Camera and 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 are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM1 versus the S1R.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and S1R is 89 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and S1R.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
87
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography details
Panasonic S1R Street photography details
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
45
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
terrible battery (360 shots)
heavier than average (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM1
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-11-23 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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265g (0.58 lbs) 1020g (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 100
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 14.1
DXO Low light score 499 3525
Other
Battery life 330 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 2
Cost at launch $499 $3,698