Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G100
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Released June 2020
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G100 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 1 and Panasonic G100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and G100 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and G100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the G100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 grades vs the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic G100
1 | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus 1
G100 | 1 | |||
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Released | June 2020 | November 2013 | Newer by 80 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+800k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic G100
1 | G100 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 features physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 vs the G100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and G100 is 79 and 81 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and G100.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G100 will offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2020-06-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,840k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 270 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $700 | $698 |