Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GX8

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GX8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and GX8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 1s was revealed 3 months before the GX8 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1s matches up versus the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s features external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1s versus the GX8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and GX8 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and GX8.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1s with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX8 will show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.