Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G1

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic G1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was launched 6 months after the G1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-620 grades against the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-620 versus the G1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and G1 is 71 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and G1.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.