Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-10 was announced 7 years before the S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and S1 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and S1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older XZ-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.