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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus 1
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and LZ40 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The 1s was introduced 16 months after the LZ40 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1s grades versus the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic LZ40

 1s LZ40 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Olympus 1s

 LZ40 1s 

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic LZ40

 1s LZ40 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1s enjoys physical dimensions 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 LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic LZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1s versus the LZ40.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and LZ40 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and LZ40.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1s having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 1s should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (450 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 1s
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
64
good battery (450 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
44
really wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
27
really wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (524g)
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Panasonic LZ40
 Olympus Stylus 1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-04-13 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 lbs) 524g (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $699 $219