Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and FZ1000 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was revealed 6 months before the FZ1000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 grades versus the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 compared to the FZ1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and FZ1000 is 79 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and FZ1000.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.