Olympus 1 vs Sony H20

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus 1 vs Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was announced 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 grades against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 features external 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 H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 and the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and H20 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and H20.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 1 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher 1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.