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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus 1
Panasonic GF8
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic GF8

 1s GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus 1s

 GF8 1s 
LaunchedFebruary 2016April 2015Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic GF8

 1s GF8 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and GF8 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
65
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1s
Street photography with Panasonic GF8
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
small sensor (1/1.7")
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery power (450 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
features touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
33
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Panasonic GF8
 Olympus Stylus 1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
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