Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched November 2013
- Renewed by Olympus 1s
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2012
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and FZ150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1 was introduced 20 months later than the FZ150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 grades against the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FZ150
1 | FZ150 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | April 2012 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus 1
FZ150 | 1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ150
1 | FZ150 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 vs the FZ150.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and FZ150 is 79 and 67 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and FZ150.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher 1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2012-04-11 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lb) | 528 grams (1.16 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | 179 | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 410 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $700 | $499 |