Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus 1

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the 1 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 5 years before the 1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the 1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus 1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the 1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and 1 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and 1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus 1 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.