Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic G1, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and G1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the G1 which is a fairly significant gap 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 G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-1 grades vs the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 has got physical measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic G1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-1 against the G1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and G1 is 59 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and G1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic G1 to show greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.