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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus 1s
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FS12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and FS12 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The 1 was unveiled 4 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a large difference 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 FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1 scores vs the FS12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FS12

 1 FS12 
ReleasedNovember 2013April 2009Fresher by 57 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus 1

 FS12 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FS12

 1 FS12 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has 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) while the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 versus the FS12.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and FS12 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and FS12.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The 1 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger 1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-04-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $700 $228