Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH5

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was manufactured 4 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1s grades versus the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1s provides physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1s vs the FH5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and FH5 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and FH5.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1s featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH5 will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent 1s will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.