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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus 1s
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Launched August 2019
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic S1H, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and S1H (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was launched 6 years earlier than the S1H which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1 scores against the S1H for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic S1H

 1 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus 1

 S1H 1 
LaunchedAugust 2019November 2013Newer by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kCrisper display (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic S1H

 1 S1H 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 versus the S1H.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and S1H.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography details
Panasonic S1H Street photography details
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
61
great battery life (410 shots)
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes mic jack
heavier than competition (1,052g)
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-25 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 lb) 1052g (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $700 $3,998