Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and S1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The XZ-1 was brought out at a similar time to the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the XZ-1 scores versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Panasonic S1
XZ-1 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus XZ-1
S1 | XZ-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic S1
XZ-1 | S1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-1 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-1 versus the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and S1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and S1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-26 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | OLED | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 275g (0.61 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 34 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 117 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 240 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $567 | $269 |