Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was brought out 20 months later than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 grades versus the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has exterior 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 ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 vs the ZS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and ZS20 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and ZS20.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.