Olympus 1 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets look closer at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and SZ8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was introduced within a month of the SZ8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 matches up against the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 against the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and SZ8 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and SZ8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ8 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.