Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5S

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic GH5S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and GH5S (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the GH5S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 scores versus the GH5S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1 and Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1 versus the GH5S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and GH5S is 79 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and GH5S.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 1 will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.