Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LX100 II

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The 1s was revealed 4 years before the LX100 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1s grades against the LX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1s compared to the LX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and LX100 II is 79 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and LX100 II.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1s with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 1s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.