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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively close but the 1 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was introduced 4 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 matches up against the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FX48

 1 FX48 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2009More recent by 59 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus 1

 FX48 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FX48

 1 FX48 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1 provides exterior 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) and the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 against the FX48.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and FX48 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and FX48.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent 1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (410 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
61
good battery life (410 shots)
offers touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $700 $325