Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX100

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty close but the 1 (1/1.7") and LX100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The 1 was introduced 9 months before the LX100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1 grades against the LX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 vs the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and LX100 is 79 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and LX100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.