Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX100 II

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 1 and Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was announced 5 years earlier than the LX100 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 scores against the LX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 features outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic LX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 vs the LX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and LX100 II is 79 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and LX100 II.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.