Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic GH1
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2003
- Successor is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- New Model is Panasonic GH2
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Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and GH1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-1 was revealed 6 years prior to the GH1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-1 grades versus the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic GH1
| E-1 | GH1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus E-1
| GH1 | E-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | November 2003 | More modern by 68 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 134k | Clearer display (+326k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic GH1
| E-1 | GH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 offers external measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-1 compared to the GH1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and GH1 is 59 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and GH1.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH1 to produce extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
| Olympus E-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus E-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
| Category | Pro DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2003-11-29 | 2009-07-10 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 273.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 134k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 735g (1.62 lbs) | 385g (0.85 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $1,700 | $949 |