Olympus E-1 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-1 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was revealed 17 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference 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 Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-1 grades versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 has exterior dimensions 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 Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-1 and the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and ZV-1 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and ZV-1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will offer extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.