Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GX1

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic GX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and GX1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was revealed 22 months later than the GX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1 scores versus the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1 against the GX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and GX1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and GX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer 1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.