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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was released 5 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 matches up against the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZS80

 1 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus 1

 ZS80 1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018November 2013More modern by 51 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS80

 1 ZS80 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 comes with external 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 ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 compared to the ZS80.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and ZS80 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and ZS80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
61
great battery life (410 per charge)
features touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Other name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-25 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $448