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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
Photography Glossary

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the G1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and G1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was revealed 2 years after the G1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XZ-1 scores vs the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Panasonic G1

 XZ-1 G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus XZ-1

 G1 XZ-1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic G1

 XZ-1 G1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-1 and the G1.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and G1 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and G1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer XZ-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography features
45
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Street photography features
Panasonic G1 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (275g)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G1 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (320 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography information
Panasonic G1 Travel photography information
62
great battery (320 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (275 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (320 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
Vlogging with Panasonic G1
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (275g)
18
can't shoot video
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic G1
 Olympus XZ-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus XZ-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-26 2009-01-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2752 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 4.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.60 m (ISO 800) 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 275 gr (0.61 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 34 53
DXO Color Depth score 18.8 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 10.3
DXO Low light score 117 463
Other
Battery life 320 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $567 $0