Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH20

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was unveiled 5 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1s grades vs the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1s compared to the FH20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and FH20 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and FH20.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1s using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1s will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.