Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G85

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic G85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and G85 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was introduced 3 years prior to the G85 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1 matches up vs the G85 with regard 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-G85. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 provides exterior 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 G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 vs the G85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and G85 is 79 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and G85.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G85 will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.