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Olympus Stylus 1s Review

  • Overview
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  • Olympus 1s

    Main Features

    • 12MP - 1/1.7" BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 12800
    • 28-300 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3″ Tilting Screen
    • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 402g. 116 x 87 x 57 mm
    • Replaced Olympus 1
    $699.00

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    Olympus 1s Overview

    First introduced in April 2015 , Olympus Stylus 1s is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor. Olympus replaced the older 1 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these model:
    Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Olympus 1

    Olympus 1s has an Overall Score of 68/100 and ranked #10 out of 107 in DSLR-Like cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #191 out of 1131 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

    Olympus 1s Type Scores
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    Features
    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Olympus 1s Compared to other Compact Cameras

    Now let's get in to more details of Olympus 1s's specs and feature, and list out its pro's and con's compared to average cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    External Flash Shoe
    1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    Face Detection Focusing
    12.800 Max ISO
    35 Focus Points
    1.040k dots LCD Resolution
    7.0fps Fast Continuous Shooting
    Long Battery Life (450 shots)
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    300mm Good Tele Lens
    11X Optical Zoom
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Tele
    1440kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    AE Bracketing
    Remote control with a smartphone

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    CONs
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Heavy Body: 402
    No Environmental Sealing
    Olympus 1s Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus 1s has a 12.0MP 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3968 x 2976 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. 1s has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Olympus 1s is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus 1s vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus 1s's 1/1.7" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus 1s Sensor Size Comparison

    Olympus 1s Physical Specs
    Olympus 1s weighs 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz) and has external dimensions of 116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.57 x 3.43 x 2.24″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 576g, Olympus 1s is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 57mm, it is also quite small, 45mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Olympus 1s with the dimensions:

    Olympus 1s Body Size Dimensions

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus 1s, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus 1s Real Life Body Size Comparison


    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Olympus 1s with its main competitors:

    Olympus 1s Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Sensor Weight vs 1s Thickness vs 1s
    Olympus 1 12.0MP - 1/1.7" 402g equal weight 57mm equal thickness
    Panasonic FZ300 12.0MP - 1/2.3" 691g 289g heavier 117mm 60mm thicker
    Panasonic FZ1000 20.0MP - 1 831g 429g heavier 131mm 74mm thicker
    Fujifilm S1 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 680g 278g heavier 110mm 53mm thicker
    Nikon P900 16.0MP - 1/2.3 899g 497g heavier 137mm 80mm thicker
    Nikon P610 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 565g 163g heavier 107mm 50mm thicker
    Panasonic FZ200 12.0MP - 1/2.3" 588g 186g heavier 110mm 53mm thicker
    Panasonic LX100 13.0MP - Four Thirds 393g 9g lighter 55mm 2mm thinner

    Olympus 1s doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Olympus 1s Lens

    Olympus 1s features a 28-300 mm F2.8 10.7× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 300mm.

    Wide Coverage

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    1s
    Widest - Samsung WB2200F
    Average
    Telezoom

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    1s
    Longest - Nikon P900
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end and equally fast at 300mm with a max aperture of f2.80.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    1s
    Fastest - Sony RX10 III
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    1s
    Fastest - Olympus 1
    Average

    1s is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Olympus 1s's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Olympus 1s Other Features
    LCD and Viewfinder

    Olympus 1s has a Tilting 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Olympus 1s back view and LCD

    1s has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. The viewfinder has a resolution of 1,440kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

    Max Shutter speed
    Olympus 1s can shoot continuously at max speed of 7.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash
    1s has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing
    Olympus 1s features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 35 points to choose from.

    Olympus 1s also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Video Features
    With Olympus 1s, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Olympus 1s will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    1s has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Olympus 1s doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 in a similar price range.

    Connectivity and Storage
    Olympus 1s features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( with smartphone control) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our 1s. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect 1s to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery Olympus 1s is powered by BLS-50 battery which provides a shooting life of 450 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR-Like type cameras is 358 shots, Olympus 1s has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Olympus 1s vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Olympus 1s Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus 1
    >>Compare to 1s
    1920 x 1080 410shots Yes No No
    Panasonic FZ300
    >>Compare to 1s
    3840 x 2160 380shots Yes No No
    Panasonic FZ1000
    >>Compare to 1s
    3840 x 2160 360shots Yes No Yes
    Fujifilm S1
    >>Compare to 1s
    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No No
    Nikon P900
    >>Compare to 1s
    1920 x 1080 360shots Yes No Yes
    Nikon P610
    >>Compare to 1s
    1920 x 1080 330shots Yes No Yes
    Panasonic FZ200
    >>Compare to 1s
    1920 x 1080 540shots No No No
    Panasonic LX100
    >>Compare to 1s
    3840 x 2160 300shots Yes No Yes

    Lowest Price
    Current Lowest price for Olympus 1s is $699.00

    $699.00

    What type of Photography is Olympus 1s Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus 1s in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the 1s compares with the average DSLR-Like camera.
    Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

    Olympus 1s for Portrait Photography

    Olympus 1s has a score of 66 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    External Flash Shoe
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 1s for Portrait Photography

    Olympus 1s for Street Photography

    Olympus 1s has a score of 80 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Medium sized Body
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 1s for Street Photography

    Olympus 1s for Sports Photography

    Olympus 1s has a score of 61 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
    35 Focus Points
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    External Flash Shoe
    Image Stabilization
    300 mm Tele Lens
    Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 1s for Sports Photography

    Olympus 1s for Daily Photography

    Olympus 1s has a score of 64 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    11X Optical Zoom
    RAW shooting capability
    Medium size Body
    402g
    Body Thickness 57mm
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 1s for Daily Photography

    Olympus 1s for Landscape Photography

    Olympus 1s has a score of 47 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 1s for Landscape Photography

    Olympus 1s Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus 1s compares with other DSLR-Like cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of 1s and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus 1s alternatives.
    Popular Comparisons of Olympus 1s
    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Olympus 1s amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Olympus 1s Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras
    It would also be interesting to compare Olympus 1s with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Olympus 1s's price range.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus 1s
    Does the Olympus 1s have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Olympus 1s have RAW support?
    Does the Olympus 1s have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Olympus 1s have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Olympus 1s?
    What is the Sensor Size of Olympus 1s?
    is the Olympus 1s a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Olympus 1s have Touch Screen?
    Does the Olympus 1s have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Olympus 1s?
    Olympus Stylus 1s Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus Stylus 1s
    Announced 2015-04-13
    Body Type SLR-like (bridge)
    Price $699.00
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28-300 mm (10.7×)
    Max Aperture F2.8
    Macro Focus Range 5cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3″
    Screen Resolution 1,040k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 1,440k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
    Flash Modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/1.7"
    Sensor Dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm
    Sensor Area 41.52mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3968 x 2976
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 35
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 402g
    Physical Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm
    Battery Life 450 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model BLS-50
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card
    Storage Slots 1
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