Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS200

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic ZS200, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The E-1 was introduced 15 years earlier than the ZS200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-1 scores vs the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 features exterior measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic ZS200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-1 and the ZS200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and ZS200 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and ZS200.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will show extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.