Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2013
- Updated by Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and XS1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 1 was launched 11 months after the XS1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1 grades against the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic XS1
1 | XS1 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2013 | More modern by 11 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus 1
XS1 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic XS1
1 | XS1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1 vs the XS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and XS1 is 79 and 97 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and XS1.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic XS1 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 lb) | 103g (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 260 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $700 | $130 |