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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Newer Model is Olympus 1s
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was revealed 3 years after the FH3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 matches up vs the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FH3

 1 FH3 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 1

 FH3 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FH3

 1 FH3 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 and the FH3.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and FH3 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and FH3.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger 1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography features
Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
61
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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