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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Released August 2019
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-10 was launched 7 years prior to the S1H and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic S1H

 XZ-10 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus XZ-10

 S1H XZ-10 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2013Fresher by 80 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k920kCrisper screen (+1410k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic S1H

 XZ-10 S1H 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 vs the S1H.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and S1H is 91 and 52 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and S1H.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older XZ-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
45
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 shots)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external mic jack
heavier than average (1,052g)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-30 2019-08-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless 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 - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at launch $428 $3,998