Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FP3 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
- Introduced April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and FP3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 1s was unveiled 5 years after the FP3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1s matches up vs the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic FP3
1s | FP3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2010 | Newer by 65 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 1s
FP3 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FP3
1s | FP3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 1s compared to the FP3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and FP3 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and FP3.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1s having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FP3 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1s will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $699 | $182 |