Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ300
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
(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
- Replacement is Olympus 1s
Panasonic FZ300
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Launched July 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and FZ300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1 was unveiled 19 months prior to the FZ300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1 grades vs the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FZ300
| 1 | FZ300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus 1
| FZ300 | 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2015 |  | November 2013 | Newer by 19 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ300
| 1 | FZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 and the FZ300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and FZ300 is 79 and 59 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and FZ300.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged 1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Olympus 1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography advice
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (691g)
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Olympus 1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (380 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus 1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography features
good battery pack (410 shots)
features focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than others (691g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus 1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Olympus 1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (691 grams)
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2015-07-16 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
| 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 691 gr (1.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 380 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $700 | $598 |