Olympus 1 vs Panasonic L1

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and L1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was manufactured 6 years later than the L1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1 scores versus the L1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 against the L1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and L1 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and L1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus 1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.