Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH6

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1s was unveiled 3 years after the FH6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1s scores against the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s has outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1s compared to the FH6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and FH6 is 79 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and FH6.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1s having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 1s provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.