Olympus 1s vs Panasonic F5

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the 1s (1/1.7") and F5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was revealed 2 years later than the F5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1s grades versus the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s provides external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1s compared to the F5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and F5 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and F5.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1s having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic F5 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer 1s will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.