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Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1 Comparison

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

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Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 1s and 1, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Olympus. Olympus 1s was introduced to market in April 2015 and Olympus 1 was launched in November 2013. There is 17 months difference between 1s and 1 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger 1s, especially in sensor tech.

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 245 cameras in this class, Olympus 1s is ranked #10 with an overall score of 61 and Olympus 1 is ranked #5 with an overall score of 62.

Here is 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
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 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-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 28-300 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 402g. 116 x 87 x 57 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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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
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus 1 over Olympus Stylus 1s
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Common Strengths of Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus Stylus 1
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting 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 High 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 and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 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). Olympus 1 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).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1. In this case, we can see that Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1.
Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 have exactly the same weight of 402g.

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Olympus Stylus 1s nor Olympus Stylus 1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus 1s and Olympus 1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1: Sensor Comparison

Both Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 have 12.0 MP resolution sensors but Olympus 1s's sensor is 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) and Olympus 1's sensor is 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ).

Since Olympus 1's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Olympus 1s.

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

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 Cameras


Olympus 1s and Olympus 1 have the same 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

1s
1
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

1s
1
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

1s
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Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

1s
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Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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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

AVERAGE

Olympus 1 for Portrait Photography

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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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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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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

AVERAGE

Olympus 1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
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

AVERAGE

Olympus 1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
10.7X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
402g
Body Thickness 57mm
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RAW shooting capability
10.7X 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

POOR

Olympus 1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
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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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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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 69 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 #14 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #274 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Olympus 1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #13 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #269 out of 1242 in all Cameras

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

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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-inch
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 3.00" 3.00"
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 Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in 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 Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
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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