Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX78, one being 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 FX78 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was released 2 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1 grades versus the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 versus the FX78.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and FX78 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and FX78.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The 1 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more modern 1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.