Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1

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Olympus 1s

12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Olympus 1

12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 1s and 1, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Olympus. Both Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 cameras have 12.0MP 1/1.7" sensors. We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Out of 242 cameras in this class, Olympus 1s is ranked #5 with an overall score of 66 and Olympus 1 is ranked #6 with an overall score of 65.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus 1s Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-04-13

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 Stylus 1 Compare

Olympus 1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-11-25

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 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

240 fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

402g. 116 x 87 x 57 mm

Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus 1s over Olympus Stylus 1

Number of Focus Points	35 vs 25	10 more focus points
Battery Life	450 shots vs 410 shots	40 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Smartphone_remote control	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus 1 over Olympus Stylus 1s

Common Strengths of Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus Stylus 1

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen	Yes vs Yes	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	7.0fps vs 7.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	300mm vs 300mm	Very good Telezoom
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 2.80	Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus Stylus 1

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus 1s and Olympus 1s have exactly the same weight.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1: Sensor Comparison

Both Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 have 1/1.7" sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the 1s and 1 sensor size comparison.

Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 features 28-300 mm F2.8 10.7× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 300mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus 1s for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Olympus 1 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

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
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Olympus 1s for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus 1 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Olympus 1s for Sports Photography

GOOD

Olympus 1 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
35 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
300 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
300 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
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Olympus 1s for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus 1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
11X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
402g
Body Thickness 57mm
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Olympus 1s for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus 1 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus 1s and Olympus 1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 scores compare:

Olympus 1s

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #11 out of 111 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #222 out of 1175 in all Cameras

Olympus 1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #13 out of 111 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #239 out of 1175 in all Cameras

Olympus 1s has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus 1 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Olympus 1s

Olympus 1

Olympus 1 vs Olympus 1s Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus Stylus 1s	Olympus Stylus 1
Brand	Olympus	Olympus
Announced	2015-04-13	2013-11-25
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/1.7"	1/1.7"
Dimensions	7.44 x 5.58 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	41.52mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	3968 x 2976	3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
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	25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-300 mm (10.7×)	28-300 mm (10.7×)
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Macro Focus Range	5cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Tilting
Size	3″	3″
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	1,440k dots	1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	10.30 m (at ISO 1600)	n/a
Max Flash Sync	n/a	1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	7.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	402g	402g
Dimensions	116 x 87 x 57mm	116 x 87 x 57mm
Battery Life	450 shots	410 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	51
DxO Color Depth	not tested	20.7
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	11.6
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	179
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