Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS50 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
- Old Model is Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 1s was released 4 months later than the ZS50 which means that 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 ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1s grades vs the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic ZS50
1s | ZS50 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus 1s
ZS50 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic ZS50
1s | ZS50 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2015 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. 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) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1s and the ZS50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and ZS50 is 79 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and ZS50.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The 1s includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier.
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) | 243 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $350 |