Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS200

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS200 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS200 which is quite a serious difference 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 ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1 grades against the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has 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 ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 compared to the ZS200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and ZS200 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and ZS200.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.