Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1
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20 Overall
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![Epson R-D1 front Epson R-D1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Epson-R-D1/Epson-R-D1-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1/Panasonic-GH1-front.jpg)
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57 Overall
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Released March 2004
- New Model is Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GH2
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Epson and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.
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The R-D1 was brought out 6 years prior to the GH1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R-D1 grades against the GH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Panasonic GH1
R-D1 | GH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Epson R-D1
GH1 | R-D1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 64 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 235k | Clearer display (+225k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GH1
R-D1 | GH1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 offers external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Analyze the Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 against the GH1.
![Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and GH1 is 75 and 81 respectively.
![Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and GH1.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GH1 will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | Panasonic |
Model | Epson R-D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2004-03-11 | 2009-07-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 59 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 235 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 620g (1.37 pounds) | 385g (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,709 | $949 |