Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G7

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and G7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 1 was introduced 18 months prior to the G7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 grades against the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 compared to the G7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and G7 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and G7.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.