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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Launched November 2003
  • Updated by Olympus E-3
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic G2
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic G1

 E-1 G1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus E-1

 G1 E-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009November 2003Newer by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k134kCrisper screen (+326k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic G1

 E-1 G1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (735g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
72
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography details
Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G1 Travel photography factors
47
lighter than competitors in class (735g)
environment proofing
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G1 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
18
no video shooting
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic G1
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2003-11-29 2009-01-19
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2560 x 1920 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 134k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735 gr (1.62 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,700 $0