Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 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
- Introduced April 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2016
- Replaced the Panasonic GF7
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GF8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and GF8 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 1s was introduced 10 months before the GF8 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1s grades versus the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic GF8
1s | GF8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus 1s
GF8 | 1s | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | April 2015 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic GF8
1s | GF8 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GF8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1s against the GF8.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and GF8 is 79 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and GF8.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1s having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 1s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2016-02-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 402g (0.89 lb) | 266g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 pictures | 230 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $699 | $549 |