Olympus 1 vs Panasonic S1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and S1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1 was manufactured 6 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 scores vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 and the S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and S1 is 79 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and S1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S1 will resolve more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.