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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Successor is Olympus 1s
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was brought out 3 years after the ZS5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 matches up versus the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZS5

 1 ZS5 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2010More modern by 42 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus 1

 ZS5 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS5

 1 ZS5 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1 and the ZS5.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and ZS5 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The 1 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more recent 1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography info
61
great battery power (410 per charge)
features touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-25 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $700 $300