Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D1H was brought out 3 years before the E-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D1H scores versus the E-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D1H & Olympus E-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D1H Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D1H has got external measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has specifications of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D1H compared to the E-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D1H and E-1 is 51 and 59 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D1H and E-1.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D1H due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-1 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D1H is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.