Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GF1

The following is a complete review of the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GF1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was launched 3 months prior to the GF1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-620 scores against the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 features physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-620 vs the GF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and GF1 is 71 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and GF1.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.