Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus 1s

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and 1s (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 4 years prior to the 1s and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the 1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has dimensions 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 X-S1 vs Olympus 1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the 1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and 1s is 52 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and 1s.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.