Olympus 1 vs Panasonic F5

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and F5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The 1 was introduced 11 months later than the F5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 matches up versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 vs the F5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and F5 is 79 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and F5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic F5 will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern 1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.