Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G85

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was introduced 8 years earlier than the G85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P1 grades vs the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 offers outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 compared to the G85.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and G85 is 86 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and G85.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic G85 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.