Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was revealed 3 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1s scores vs the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1s vs the ZS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and ZS7 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and ZS7.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The 1s comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern 1s should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.