Olympus 1s vs Panasonic 3D1

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the 1s (1/1.7") and 3D1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was manufactured 3 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1s grades versus the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1s compared to the 3D1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and 3D1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and 3D1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1s provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher 1s will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.