Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GH4

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GH4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and GH4 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The 1s was released 15 months after the GH4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1s matches up vs the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1s comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1s and the GH4.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and GH4 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and GH4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1s due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GH4 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 1s will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.