Olympus Stylus 1

Olympus Stylus 1 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm) Bridge camera with 12 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Olympus Stylus 1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Olympus Stylus 1 series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Olympus Stylus 1 series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Olympus 1s Compare	April 2015	12 MP 1/1.7-inch	100 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Olympus 1	November 2013	12 MP 1/1.7-inch	100 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Olympus Stylus 1s vs Stylus 1.

In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus Stylus 1.

In 2015 Olympus Stylus 1 was replaced by Olympus Stylus 1s. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Olympus Stylus 1 and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Olympus Stylus 1 vs Stylus 1s.

Tilting Touchscreen

Olympus Stylus 1 has a 3.0" Tilting touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.15x ([] 35mm equivalent) magnification.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Olympus Stylus 1 features a 12 megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with TruePic VI processor and can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth (version 5.0) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Olympus Stylus 1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Olympus Stylus 1 comes with BLS-5 battery pack with battery life of 410 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Olympus Stylus 1's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.

Flash

Olympus Stylus 1 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec.

Olympus Stylus 1 has dimensions of 116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.57 x 3.43 x 2.24"). It weighs 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

116 mm (4.57")

87 mm (3.43")

87 mm (3.43")

57 mm (2.24")