Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic GH4

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and GH4 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-500 was released 9 years earlier than the GH4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-500 matches up vs the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-500 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-500 vs the GH4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-500 and GH4 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and GH4.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH4 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.