Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic S1

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and S1 (24MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5010 was introduced 10 years prior to the S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 grades against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 and the S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and S1 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5010 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1 will render extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.