Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ40
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and FZ40 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1s was manufactured 4 years after the FZ40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1s matches up against the FZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic FZ40
1s | FZ40 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | July 2010 | More modern by 58 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus 1s
FZ40 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FZ40
1s | FZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1s enjoys outside measurements 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 FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1s vs the FZ40.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and FZ40 is 79 and 68 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and FZ40.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1s due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ40 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1s should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 lb) | 494g (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $699 | $420 |