Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Launched August 2020
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Newer Model is Panasonic G2
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G1 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and G1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M10 IV was brought out 11 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic G1
E-M10 IV | G1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | January 2009 | More recent by 141 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
G1 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G1
E-M10 IV | G1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV features external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the G1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and G1 is 81 and 82 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and G1.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 IV to produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-08-04 | 2009-01-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.7fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 gr (0.84 lb) | 360 gr (0.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $699 | $0 |