Olympus 1 vs Sony S980

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus 1 versus Sony S980, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was launched 4 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 grades against the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1 versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 compared to the S980.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and S980 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and S980.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The 1 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more modern 1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.