Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH4

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and GH4 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was unveiled 2 months prior to the GH4 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 scores vs the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 vs the GH4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and GH4 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and GH4.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH4 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.