Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF5

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 1s and Panasonic GF5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and GF5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The 1s was manufactured 3 years after the GF5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1s grades against the GF5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s features outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1s and Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1s versus the GF5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and GF5 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and GF5.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The 1s comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The newer 1s should have an advantage in sensor technology.