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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Newer Model is Olympus 1s
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was announced 2 years after the FX90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 grades against the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FX90

 1 FX90 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2011More modern by 28 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus 1

 FX90 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FX90

 1 FX90 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 and the FX90.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and FX90 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and FX90.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The 1 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern 1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Street photography advice
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
61
great battery pack (410 shots)
features focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2011-08-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 402g (0.89 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 images 200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $700 $227