Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was released 3 years earlier than the G1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-400 grades vs the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-400 against the G1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and G1 is 77 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and G1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic G1 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.