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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus 1s
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was launched 13 months before the ZS45 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1 grades versus the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZS45

 1 ZS45 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus 1

 ZS45 1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015November 2013More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS45

 1 ZS45 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1 versus the ZS45.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and ZS45 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and ZS45.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS45 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography features
61
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery life (350 shots)
lighter than competition (249g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
32
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-25 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 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 Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 350 images
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $300