Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic GF6
1s | GF6 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | April 2013 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus 1s
GF6 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic GF6
1s | GF6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and GF6 is 79 and 87 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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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 |