Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GX1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and GX1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was launched 3 years after the GX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1s matches up vs the GX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1s versus the GX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and GX1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and GX1.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1s featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher 1s is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.