Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FX90

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FX90, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was released 8 years before the FX90 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-1 matches up against the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 has outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-1 compared to the FX90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and FX90 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and FX90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FX90 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.