Reasons to choose PEN E-PL1
Released in 2010, PEN E-PL1 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.3 MP effective resolution, and a 334 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus PEN E-PL1
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
PEN E-PL1225 mm²
Lumix DMC-G1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PEN E-PL1 and Lumix DMC-G1 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
PEN E-PL1MetricLumix DMC-G1
12.3 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
4.28 µmPixel pitch4.31 µm
18.28 µm²Pixel area18.59 µm²
5.47 MP/cm²Pixel density5.38 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
334 gWeight385 g
SD/SDHC cardStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BLS-1 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery 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 PEN E-PL1 and Lumix DMC-G1 have the same sensor area. The PEN E-PL1 has the lighter body. The PEN E-PL1 has the higher effective resolution. The PEN E-PL1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-G1
Released in 2008, Lumix DMC-G1 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 385 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.