Olympus 1s vs Sony S2000

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 1s and Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 1s was brought out 5 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1s grades versus the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s and Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1s versus the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and S2000 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and S2000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1s because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 1s will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer 1s provides an edge in sensor tech.