Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was introduced 4 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 matches up versus the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got physical 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 GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 versus the GF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and GF1 is 79 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and GF1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher 1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.