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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Successor is Olympus E-3
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-1 was launched 16 years prior to the G95 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-1 grades vs the G95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic G95

 E-1 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-1

 G95 E-1 
ReleasedApril 2019November 2003Fresher by 186 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1240k134kClearer display (+1106k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic G95

 E-1 G95 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 has got exterior measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-1 and the G95.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and G95 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and G95.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G95 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 15.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography info
Panasonic G95 Street photography info
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition (735 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic G95 Sports photography info
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography information
Panasonic G95 Travel photography information
47
lighter than competition (735 grams)
environment proofing
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
low battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G95 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2003-11-29 2019-04-05
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2560 x 1920 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 134k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 735g (1.62 pounds) 536g (1.18 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,700 $998