Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH1

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and GH1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was released 11 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV and the GH1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and GH1 is 81 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and GH1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 IV to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.