Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-30 was revealed 3 months later than the G1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-30 scores vs the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 versus the G1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and G1 is 60 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and G1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.