Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and FP3 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was released 3 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1 matches up versus the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 enjoys physical 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) while the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 compared to the FP3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and FP3 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and FP3.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP3 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern 1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.