Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced May 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Later Model is Panasonic G2
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic G1
E-PL1 | G1 | |||
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Revealed | May 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus E-PL1
G1 | E-PL1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic G1
E-PL1 | G1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-05-17 | 2009-01-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 360 grams (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $288 | $0 |