Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH25

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was launched 4 years after the FH25 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1s scores against the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1s features external 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) while the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1s compared to the FH25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and FH25 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and FH25.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1s because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 1s will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.