Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF3

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GF3, former is 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 GF3 (12MP) is very well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and GF3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was launched 3 years after the GF3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1s matches up vs the GF3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1s has outer 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 GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1s versus the GF3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and GF3 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and GF3.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The 1s includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more modern 1s is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.