Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G2

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 1s and Panasonic G2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and G2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was released 4 years after the G2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1s scores against the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s comes with external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1s compared to the G2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and G2 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and G2.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The 1s comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The younger 1s is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.