Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G2

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic G2, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and G2 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-1 was revealed 7 years before the G2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-1 grades versus the G2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 offers 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) while the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-1 against the G2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and G2 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and G2.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic G2 to produce extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind in sensor technology.