Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ1000

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and FZ1000 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was revealed 11 months later than the FZ1000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1s scores against the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1s provides physical measurements 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 FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1s compared to the FZ1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and FZ1000 is 79 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and FZ1000.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1s using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1s provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.