Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and G1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was introduced 7 years after the G1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PEN-F grades vs the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the PEN-F compared to the G1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and G1 is 84 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and G1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus PEN-F to show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F is going to have an edge in sensor technology.