Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ150

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.