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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2003
  • New Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FZ150, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-1 was unveiled 9 years before the FZ150 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-1 matches up vs the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic FZ150

 E-1 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus E-1

 FZ150 E-1 
ReleasedApril 2012November 2003More modern by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k134kSharper display (+326k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FZ150

 E-1 FZ150 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 features exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-1 compared to the FZ150.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and FZ150 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and FZ150.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ150 will give extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5MP)
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
57
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (735g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography info
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
47
lighter than competitors (735g)
environment proofing
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
great battery pack (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528g)
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2003-11-29 2012-04-11
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2560 x 1920 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 134 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735 grams (1.62 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,700 $499