Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.