Olympus Stylus 1s

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    Highlights

    • 12 MP 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 35 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
    • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Olympus Stylus 1s was announced in 2015 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.

    Olympus Stylus 1s 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
    Image cannot be found Olympus 1s April
    2015
    12 MP
    1/1.7-inch
    100 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Olympus 1 November
    2013
    12 MP
    1/1.7-inch
    100 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen

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

    Pros and Cons

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

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Light - 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   35 Focus Points
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Olympus Stylus 1s to its predecessor Stylus 1 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Olympus Stylus 1s vs Olympus Stylus 1
    Timelapse Recording vs
    More Focus Points 35 vs 25
    Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Longer Battery Life 450 shots vs 410 shots
    DOWNGRADES Olympus Stylus 1s vs Olympus Stylus 1
    Image Stabilization vs
    Bluetooth Version 4.2 vs 5.0
    Environmental Sealing vs

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

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Tilting Touchscreen

    Olympus Stylus 1s 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.

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    Olympus Stylus 1s with Tilting screen


    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.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Olympus Stylus 1s 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.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 2560 x 1920, 1280 x 960 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) 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.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2) 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.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Olympus Stylus 1s has a USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Olympus Stylus 1s comes with BLS-50 battery pack with battery life of 450 shots.


    External Storage Slots

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

    Other Features

    Shutter

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


    Flash

    Olympus Stylus 1s has a built-in flash with maximum range of 10.30 m at ISO 1600 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Olympus Stylus 1s 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")

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    87 mm (3.43")

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    57 mm (2.24")

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    Olympus Stylus 1s dimensions

    Olympus Stylus 1s for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Olympus Stylus 1s is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Olympus Stylus 1s gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Olympus Stylus 1s gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   35 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Olympus Stylus 1s gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   35 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Olympus Stylus 1s gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   35 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Olympus Stylus 1s gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   35 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Olympus Stylus 1s gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

    Olympus Stylus 1s Evaluation

    We evaluate Olympus Stylus 1s and give score of 68 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    68

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Olympus Stylus 1s a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Olympus Stylus 1s a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Olympus Stylus 1s a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    80

    We give Olympus Stylus 1s a score of 80 for Focusing parameters.

    •   35 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    84

    We give Olympus Stylus 1s a score of 84 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    85

    We give Olympus Stylus 1s a score of 85 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    45

    We give Olympus Stylus 1s a score of 45 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots


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