Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PM2 was manufactured 6 years prior to the S1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-PM2 scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic S1
E-PM2 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-PM2
S1 | E-PM2 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | May 2013 | Fresher by 69 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1640k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic S1
E-PM2 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 against the S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and S1 is 89 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and S1.
Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-PM2 will be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-05-21 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Total lenses | 107 | 30 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | 72 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 380 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $448 | $2,498 |