Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G1

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic G1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was manufactured 8 months after the G1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-600 scores against the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 has outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-600 versus the G1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and G1 is 71 and 82 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and G1.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-600 should have a benefit in sensor tech.