Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed November 2013
- Replacement is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FP3
1 | FP3 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 1
FP3 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FP3
1 | FP3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $700 | $182 |