Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH1

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic GH1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was introduced around the same time to the GH1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-620 scores versus the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 provides exterior 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 GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-620 against the GH1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and GH1 is 71 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and GH1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.