Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX580

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FX580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was announced 4 years after the FX580 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 matches up against the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 comes with external measurements 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 FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1 and the FX580.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and FX580 is 79 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and FX580.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger 1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.