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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2003
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-3
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was revealed 6 years before the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-1 scores versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 E-1 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus E-1

 FZ28 E-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009November 2003More modern by 62 months
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k134kClearer display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FZ28

 E-1 FZ28 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 provides external 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) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-1 vs the FZ28.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and FZ28 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and FZ28.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-1 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ28 will produce extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-1
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (735g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
47
lighter than competition (735g)
weather sealing
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-1
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
9
lack of video recording
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2003-11-29 2009-01-15
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2560 x 1920 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 134 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735 grams (1.62 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,700 $599