Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GF8

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.