Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS25

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively close but the 1 (1/1.7") and FS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The 1 was unveiled 4 years after the FS25 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 matches up vs the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 vs the FS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and FS25 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and FS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more recent 1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.