Reasons to choose E-300 / EVOLT E-300
Released in 2004, E-300 / EVOLT E-300 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 624 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus E-300 / EVOLT E-300
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
E-300 / EVOLT E-300225 mm²
Lumix DMC-L1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The E-300 / EVOLT E-300 and Lumix DMC-L1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
E-300 / EVOLT E-300MetricLumix DMC-L1
8 MPEffective pixels7.4 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
5.3 µmPixel pitch5.51 µm
28.11 µm²Pixel area30.39 µm²
3.56 MP/cm²Pixel density3.29 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
624 gWeight606 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type IIStorageSD/MMC card
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The E-300 / EVOLT E-300 and Lumix DMC-L1 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-L1 has the lighter body. The E-300 / EVOLT E-300 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-L1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-L1
Released in 2006, Lumix DMC-L1 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 7.4 MP effective resolution, and a 606 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.