Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-1

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 1 and Olympus XZ-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was brought out 2 years later than the XZ-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 scores against the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 features outer dimensions 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-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1 and Olympus XZ-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 compared to the XZ-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and XZ-1 is 79 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and XZ-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 1 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger 1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.