Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic GF1

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic GF1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was introduced 23 months prior to the GF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-510 scores versus the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 provides outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-510 versus the GF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and GF1 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and GF1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GF1 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-510 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.