Olympus 1 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 1 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and RX100 V (1") offer different sensor size.

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The 1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1 matches up vs the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 comes with outer dimensions 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 Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 and the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and RX100 V is 79 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 V will give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.