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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Renewed by Olympus 1s
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ2500
Photography Glossary

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 1 FZ1000 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Olympus 1

 FZ1000 1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ1000

 1 FZ1000 
ReleasedNovember 2013June 2014Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

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

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography advice
61
good battery life (410 shots)
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
64
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
66
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-25 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 831 grams (1.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 64
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.7
DXO Low light score 179 517
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 $800