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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus 1
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was unveiled 2 years later than the GF6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1s grades against the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic GF6

 1s GF6 
IntroducedApril 2015April 2013More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus 1s

 GF6 1s 

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic GF6

 1s GF6 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s comes with outer 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 GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1s compared to the GF6.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and GF6 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and GF6.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1s using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF6 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher 1s is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography advice
46
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
64
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography info
Panasonic GF6 Street photography info
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography information
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus Stylus 1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-04-13 2013-04-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lbs) 323 gr (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $326