Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax XG-1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax XG-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and XG-1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was announced 6 years before the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-P1 scores against the XG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 features physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 versus the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and XG-1 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and XG-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax XG-1 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.