Olympus 1 vs Samsung SL202

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 1 versus Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was manufactured 4 years after the SL202 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 grades against the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 comes with physical 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 Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 compared to the SL202.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and SL202 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and SL202.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus 1 will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.