Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Released August 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Released January 2009
- Newer Model is Panasonic G2
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic G1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-520 was introduced 5 months earlier than the G1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-520 grades vs the G1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Panasonic G1
E-520 | G1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus E-520
G1 | E-520 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic G1
E-520 | G1 | |||
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Released | August 2008 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 has got external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-520 compared to the G1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and G1 is 68 and 82 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and G1.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic G1 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively.
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2008-08-20 | 2009-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 lbs) | 360 gr (0.79 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $0 |