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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus 1
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and ZS100 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The 1s was revealed 8 months prior to the ZS100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1s scores against the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic ZS100

 1s ZS100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus 1s

 ZS100 1s 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016April 2015Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic ZS100

 1s ZS100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1s and the ZS100.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and ZS100 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and ZS100.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1s with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1s will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than others (312g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 1s
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
64
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
has focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than others (312 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
68
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1s
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
32
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (312 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus Stylus 1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-13 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 312 grams (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 450 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $700