Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GX850

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and GX850 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The 1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GX850 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 scores against the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 versus the GX850.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and GX850 is 79 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX850 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 1 will be behind in sensor innovation.