Olympus 1 vs Sony G3

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 1 versus Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 1 was released 4 years after the G3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 matches up vs the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 offers physical 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 Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 against the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and G3 is 79 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent 1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.