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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus 1
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic G6
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 1s and Panasonic G7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and G7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was revealed at a similar time to the G7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1s scores against the G7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic G7

 1s G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus 1s

 G7 1s 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic G7

 1s G7 
ReleasedApril 2015May 2015Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s has outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Olympus 1s and Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1s and the G7.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and G7 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and G7.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1s with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 1s
Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
46
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
72
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography features
Panasonic G7 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography info
Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
64
good battery life (450 per charge)
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s Landscape photography features
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Panasonic G7
 Olympus Stylus 1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-04-13 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $800