Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1s

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon G3 X versus Olympus 1s, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and 1s (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and 1s (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was manufactured 3 months later than the 1s and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G3 X scores versus the 1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Olympus Stylus 1s. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 X against the 1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and 1s is 60 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and 1s.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.