Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1s was revealed 4 years after the FH2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1s scores versus the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic FH2
1s | FH2 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 52 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus 1s
FH2 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FH2
1s | FH2 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1s versus the FH2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and FH2 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and FH2.
As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1s with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH2 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 1s should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-04-13 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $699 | $149 |