Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GH1

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic GH1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was released 12 months earlier than the GH1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-420 grades against the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-420 vs the GH1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and GH1 is 77 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and GH1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GH1 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.