Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G1

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1 was released 17 months later than the G1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL1 scores vs the G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 has outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 versus the G1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and G1 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and G1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern E-PL1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.