Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LX100

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic LX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1s was brought out 7 months later than the LX100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1s matches up versus the LX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 1s versus the LX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and LX100 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and LX100.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1s featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 will deliver greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 1s should have an edge in sensor technology.