Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FZ300, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and FZ300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-1 was introduced 12 years before the FZ300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-1 matches up against the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 has got exterior 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 FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-1 versus the FZ300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and FZ300 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and FZ300.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-1 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ300 will resolve more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.