Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G10

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and G10 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was launched 3 years after the G10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 scores versus the G10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 compared to the G10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and G10 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and G10.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The 1 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The fresher 1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.