OM System OM-1 vs Sony ZV-E1

Lets look more closely at the OM System OM-1 vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The OM System OM-1 was introduced 13 months before the ZV-E1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the OM System OM-1 grades vs the ZV-E1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for OM System OM-1 & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are viewable at OM System OM-1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-1 provides external dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the OM System OM-1 vs Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the OM System OM-1 vs the ZV-E1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-1 and ZV-E1 is 65 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-1 and ZV-E1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The OM System OM-1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the OM System OM-1 will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older OM System OM-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.