Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5
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![Olympus PEN E-PM1 front Olympus PEN E-PM1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus_PEN_E-PM1_0.jpg)
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(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
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Introduced August 2020
- Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic S5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.
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The E-PM1 was introduced 9 years before the S5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PM1 grades vs the S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic S5
E-PM1 | S5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus E-PM1
S5 | E-PM1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 106 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1380k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic S5
E-PM1 | S5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.0" | Same display measurement |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM1 and the S5.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and S5 is 89 and 60 respectively.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and S5.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S5 will result in greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-11-23 | 2020-08-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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 | 31 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.0" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
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 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/250 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 / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) | 714 gr (1.57 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
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 shots | 440 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Retail pricing | $499 | $1,999 |