Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 1s was released 4 years later than the S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1s scores against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic S1
1s | S1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus 1s
S1 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic S1
1s | S1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s comes with external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1s against the S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and S1 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and S1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The 1s has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more modern 1s provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $699 | $269 |