Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GH1
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released April 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GH2
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Olympus 1s and Panasonic GH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and GH1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1s was revealed 5 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1s scores against the GH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic GH1
1s | GH1 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | July 2009 | More recent by 71 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus 1s
GH1 | 1s | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic GH1
1s | GH1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 1s and Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1s compared to the GH1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and GH1 is 79 and 81 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and GH1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1s comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The younger 1s will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-04-13 | 2009-07-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 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 resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lb) | 385 gr (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 pictures | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $699 | $949 |