Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GX7

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and GX7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1s was manufactured 18 months after the GX7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1s scores vs the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s enjoys outer 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 GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1s and the GX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and GX7 is 79 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and GX7.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1s due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GX7 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 1s should have a benefit in sensor innovation.