Olympus Stylus 1 vs Panasonic FZ300

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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How does it shoot? Panasonic FZ300 in the real world.
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Differences

Olympus Stylus 1 advantages over Panasonic FZ300

Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 1.92 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Stylus 1 test data on DxO Mark FZ300 test data on DxO Mark

179 vs 97 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
56 mm vs 117 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
404g vs 724g
Lighter weight
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic FZ300 advantages over Olympus Stylus 1

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
600 mm vs 300 mm
Capture objects farther away
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.27 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.58x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
12.3 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.4 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

High-quality constant aperture 10.7x zoom lens with excellent performance; Very affordable for what it delivers; Ergonomically sound with a solid, professional feel; Highly customizable; Fast overall performance; Built-in EVF and tilting touchscreen LCD; Automatic lens cap.
Smaller sensor size than 1-inch and Micro Four Thirds models mean far lower image quality as ISO tops 800; 28mm eq. is not as wide as some competitors and not overly suited for landscape photography.
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Good image quality for its class; Improved ergonomics; Impressive new EVF and rear display; Versatile 24-600mm equivalent f/2.8 lens; Faster autofocus performance; 4K video and 4K Photo features.
Bulky camera body; Excessive default noise reduction applied at lower ISOs; Continuous autofocus performance is inconsistent.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P7000

Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon P7000

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$400
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

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Panasonic FZ300

Nikon P7000

$473
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$400
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon P7100

Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon P7100

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 vs Nikon P7100

Panasonic FZ300

Nikon P7100

$473
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$500
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Olympus Stylus 1

Panasonic FZ200

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$890
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Panasonic FZ300

Panasonic FZ200

$473
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$890
1/2.3 inch

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Fujifilm HS35EXR

Olympus Stylus 1

Fujifilm HS35EXR

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$778
1/2 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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Panasonic FZ300

Fujifilm HS35EXR

$473
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$778
1/2 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Olympus Stylus 1s

Olympus Stylus 1

Olympus Stylus 1s

$449
1/1.7 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$549
1/1.7 inch

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Panasonic FZ300

Olympus Stylus 1s

$473
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$549
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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