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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus 1
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and G1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1s was announced 6 years later than the G1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1s scores versus the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic G1

 1s G1 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2009Fresher by 76 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus 1s

 G1 1s 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic G1

 1s G1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s has got exterior dimensions 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 G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1s versus the G1.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and G1 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and G1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The 1s includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more modern 1s should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 1s
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
46
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
57
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1s
Street photography with Panasonic G1
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
small sensor (1/1.7")
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1s
Sports photography with Panasonic G1
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (450 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 1s
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
64
good battery (450 per charge)
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1s
Vlogging with Panasonic G1
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
18
no video
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Panasonic G1
 Olympus Stylus 1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-04-13 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 4.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k 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 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 10.50 m
Flash modes 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
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $0