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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic G2
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic G1

 PEN-F G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus PEN-F

 G1 PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G1

 PEN-F G1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

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

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
Street photography with Panasonic G1
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
72
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low battery pack (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
75
features focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
62
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (330 shots)
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging advice
Panasonic G1 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
18
lack of video recording
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G1
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-27 2009-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 53
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 10.3
DXO Low light score 894 463
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,000 $0