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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and LZ40 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was launched around the same time to the LZ40 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 matches up against the LZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic LZ40

 1 LZ40 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Olympus 1

 LZ40 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic LZ40

 1 LZ40 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2014Similar age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 against the LZ40.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and LZ40 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and LZ40.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LZ40 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (410 shots)
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (524 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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really wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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really wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average (524g)
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic LZ40
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-25 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lbs) 524 grams (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $219