Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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 XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and S1 (24MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and S1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe XZ-1 was unveiled 9 years prior to the S1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the XZ-1 grades vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Panasonic S1
XZ-1 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus XZ-1
S1 | XZ-1 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | January 2011 | More modern by 97 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 614k | Sharper display (+1486k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic S1
XZ-1 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 has outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions 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 XZ-1 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and S1 is 88 and 54 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and S1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will give you greater detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-26 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 275 grams (0.61 lbs) | 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 34 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.8 | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 117 | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 380 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Price at release | $567 | $2,498 |