Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic GX85

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic GX85, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-1 was unveiled 13 years earlier than the GX85 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-1 scores versus the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 has outside dimensions 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 GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-1 and the GX85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and GX85 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and GX85.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX85 to offer extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.