Olympus Stylus 1 Digital Camera {12MP}

A Bridge Camera With a Constant f/2.8, 10.7x Zoom

The Olympus Stylus 1 packs a 28-300mm equivalent i.Zuiko zoom with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture into a body built around a 1/1.7" BSI-CMOS sensor. That constant aperture holds steady from wide to full telephoto, which means you're not losing light as you zoom in on a distant subject the way you would with a variable-aperture lens. Olympus paired the lens with the TruePic VI processor carried over from the OM-D E-M5, giving the camera enough speed for 7.0 fps continuous shooting and a shutter range from 60 seconds to 1/2000 sec.

The electronic viewfinder borrows its 1,440,000-dot panel from the E-M5 as well, with 100% coverage and 1.15x magnification, so you're composing through a finder that matches what higher-end mirrorless bodies offered at the time. The tilting 3" touchscreen, at 1,040,000 dots, handles touch focus and touch shutter release for quick framing changes when shooting from the hip or at odd angles. Built-in Wi-Fi extends past simple shutter triggering, letting a paired smartphone adjust shutter speed, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation remotely.

Macro focusing down to 5 cm opens up close-up work, and optical image stabilization keeps handheld shots steady across that long zoom range. ISO climbs to 12800 for dim interiors or evening street work. At 402 g, the Stylus 1 carries genuine manual control and reach in a body you can still slip into a coat pocket.

Who It's For

Travel shooters get the most out of a 28-300mm range that covers architecture and candid faces without swapping lenses, backed by a 402 g body that's easy to carry all day. Street photographers benefit from the tilting touchscreen and touch-shutter operation for quick, unobtrusive framing, along with an EVF that keeps working in bright sun. Low-light and event shooters lean on the constant f/2.8 aperture holding through the entire zoom range plus ISO reaching 12800, so a wedding reception or dim restaurant scene doesn't force a compromise on focal length. Anyone shooting macro subjects gains a 5 cm close-focus distance for detail work without a dedicated macro lens.

Key Features

• 1/1.7" BSI-CMOS sensor with 12.0 MP resolution
• 28-300mm equivalent with constant f/2.8 aperture and 10.7x optical zoom
• 1,440,000-dot electronic viewfinder with 100% coverage and 1.15x magnification
• 7.0 fps continuous shooting with TruePic VI processor
• Tilting 3" touchscreen with 1,040,000 dots and touch focus/shutter
• Optical image stabilization across full zoom range
• 5 cm macro focus distance for close-up work
• Built-in Wi-Fi with smartphone remote control of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and exposure

FAQ

What's the zoom range and aperture on the Stylus 1's lens?

28-300mm equivalent with a constant f/2.8 aperture across the entire 10.7x zoom range. The constant aperture means you're not losing light as you zoom to telephoto-you get the same f/2.8 throughout, which is rare in bridge cameras.

Can the Stylus 1 shoot RAW files?

Yes. The camera records in 12-bit lossless RAW format alongside JPEG and RAW+JPEG options, giving you full control in post-processing.

How fast is the continuous shooting speed?

7.0 fps at full JPEG resolution. The TruePic VI processor (inherited from the OM-D E-M5) handles the speed without lag.

What viewfinder does it use, and how detailed is it?

Electronic viewfinder with 1,440,000 dots, 100% coverage, and 1.15x magnification. It's the same panel found in the E-M5, so you're getting viewfinder quality that matched higher-end mirrorless bodies when the camera shipped in 2013.

Does the Stylus 1 have macro focusing capability?

Yes-it focuses as close as 5 cm in macro mode, and 10 cm at normal focus distance for wide-angle shots. That opens up genuine close-up work without needing extension tubes.

What video formats and resolutions does it record?

Full HD at 1920 x 1080 (30p) in standard recording, plus high-speed modes at 640 x 480 (120p) and 320 x 240 (240p). Video encodes to MPEG-4 or H.264 with stereo audio.

How long does the battery last on a charge?

CIPA rating of 410 shots per charge with the BLS-5 lithium-ion battery. Real-world mileage depends on how much you use the EVF versus the LCD and whether you're relying on flash.