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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(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
(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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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic FZ200

 1s FZ200 
AnnouncedApril 2015July 2012More modern by 34 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus 1s

 FZ200 1s 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FZ200

 1s FZ200 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and FZ200 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 1s
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
46
manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
48
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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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography information
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
57
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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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
44
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
46
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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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
64
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)
55
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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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
53
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")
48
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 Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1s
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
32
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
63
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus Stylus 1sPanasonic 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