Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX10

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic LX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and LX10 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The 1 was manufactured 3 years before the LX10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1 matches up vs the LX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 features outside 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) while the Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 against the LX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and LX10 is 79 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and LX10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.