Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Revealed November 2013
- New Model is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Released January 2013

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 1 versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The 1 was announced 11 months later than the DV150F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1 grades versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung DV150F
1 | DV150F | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus 1
DV150F | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung DV150F
1 | DV150F | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has got outside 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) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 1 versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 vs the DV150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and DV150F is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and DV150F.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $700 | $150 |