| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Olympus |
| Model | Lumix DMC-GF1 | E-500 |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Olympus E-510 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13 Megapixel | 9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine HD | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3264 x 2448 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504 | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Standard, High, Super High |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus, S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 23 | 3 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 215k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (Optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.90x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.45x | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 10 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3.0 to +1.0 |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 2.5 fps |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye |
| Flash Range | 6.00 m | 13.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Panasonic FL Series | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable) |
| DXO | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 513 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.3 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 54 |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | Yes | |
| Video Formats | AVCHD Lite | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional DMW-RSL1 | InfraRed (optional) |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | |
| Storage Temperature | Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36 mm (4.69 x 2.8 x 1.43") | 130 x 95 x 66 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 2.6") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz) | 479 g (1.06 lb / 16.90 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.3 x 6.1 x 4.9" | |
| Package Weight | 3.55 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 380 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus E-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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