Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH1

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and FH1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The 1 was introduced 3 years after the FH1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1 scores versus the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 against the FH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and FH1 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The 1 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent 1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.