FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus 1s

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the 1s (12MP) is fairly well matched but the HS10 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS10 was announced 5 years prior to the 1s which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the HS10 grades against the 1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Olympus 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 versus the 1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and 1s is 60 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and 1s.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HS10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus 1s will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.