Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200
Portability
79 Imaging
38 Features
66 Overall
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79 Imaging
38 Features
66 Overall
49
Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
64 Overall
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65 Imaging
35 Features
64 Overall
46
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus 1
Panasonic FZ200
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and FZ200 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe 1s was announced 2 years after the FZ200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1s scores against the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic FZ200
| 1s | FZ200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2015 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 34 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus 1s
| FZ200 | 1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FZ200
| 1s | FZ200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s has physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1s versus the FZ200.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and FZ200 is 79 and 65 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and FZ200.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The 1s includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher 1s provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 1s
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Panasonic FZ200 Street photography information
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (588g)
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Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (540 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Olympus 1s Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
better than average battery (450 shots)
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (588g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus 1s Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Olympus 1s
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (588 grams)
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2015-04-13 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | 1,312k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 13.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 402g (0.89 pounds) | 588g (1.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 37 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 images | 540 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $699 | $499 |