Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX5

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus 1s and Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and NX5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was introduced 4 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1s grades versus the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s provides external 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 Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s and Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1s versus the NX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and NX5 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and NX5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1s with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will give you extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 1s will have an edge in sensor innovation.