Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH27 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
- Released April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH27, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and FH27 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1s was brought out 4 years after the FH27 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1s grades versus the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic FH27
1s | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 52 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus 1s
FH27 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FH27
1s | FH27 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1s and the FH27.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and FH27 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and FH27.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1s because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH27 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern 1s should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-04-13 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VI |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $229 |