Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH10

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and FH10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The 1 was revealed 11 months after the FH10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1 scores against the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 against the FH10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and FH10 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and FH10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH10 will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.