Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ70

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and FZ70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was brought out 5 months later than the FZ70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 grades vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1 compared to the FZ70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and FZ70 is 79 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and FZ70.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ70 will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.