Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FS7

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FS7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively close but the 1 (1/1.7") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was announced 4 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 grades vs the FS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1 versus the FS7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and FS7 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and FS7.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 1 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.