Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FX700 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus 1s has external dimensions of 116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.57 x 3.43 x 2.24″) and weighs 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FX700 has external dimensions of 104 x 56 x 25 mm (4.09 x 2.2 x 0.98″) and weighs 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus 1s and the Panasonic FX700. Panasonic FX700 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 31mm shorter and 32mm thinner than Olympus 1s.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus 1s and Panasonic FX700.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus 1s and Panasonic FX700.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FX700 is significantly lighter (226g ) than the Olympus 1s which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus Stylus 1s nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus 1s and Panasonic FX700's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus 1s features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic FX700 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to 1s.