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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and 1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The HS20 EXR was manufactured 3 years earlier than the 1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the 1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus 1

 HS20 EXR 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 1 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus 1

 HS20 EXR 1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 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).

Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the 1.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and 1 is 58 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and 1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 1 Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
49
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography details
Olympus 1 Street photography details
54
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (730g)
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus 1 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
great battery pack (410 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus 1 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus 1
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXROlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Olympus Stylus 1
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-11-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic VI
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 179
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $700