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Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus 1s
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus 1 versus Olympus XZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very close but the 1 (1/1.7") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 1 was released 10 months after the XZ-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1 grades versus the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus XZ-10

		

		

			
 1 XZ-10 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus 1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus XZ-10

		

		

			
 1 XZ-10 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 1 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 vs the XZ-10.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and XZ-10 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and XZ-10.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The 1 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The newer 1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 1 Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
45
 has manual focus
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
70
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 1 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (410 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography highlights
61
 better than average battery (410 CIPA)
 comes with focus by touch
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (410 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (26mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 1 Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
35
 decently wide (26mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus Stylus 1Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2013-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 25 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $428