Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH3 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
- Launched April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 1s was launched 5 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1s grades versus the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic FH3
1s | FH3 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 65 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 1s
FH3 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FH3
1s | FH3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1s compared to the FH3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and FH3 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and FH3.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1s due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH3 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1s provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $160 |