Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP1

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and FP1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was manufactured 3 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 matches up against the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 against the FP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and FP1 is 79 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and FP1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The 1 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer 1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.