Canon G1 X vs Olympus 1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon G1 X versus Olympus 1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G1 X (1.5") and 1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was brought out 20 months earlier than the 1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G1 X scores versus the 1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X has got physical measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Canon G1 X versus Olympus 1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 X vs the 1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and 1 is 75 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and 1.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon G1 X will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G1 X will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.