Comments on: Olympus E-P1 vs the Panasonic GH1

By: babruvahan

babruvahan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:39:43 +0000

GH1 is still not available in India. I doubt it will be launched here or not. If I am getting it from UK or Singapore(PAL), there will be no warranty… don’t know what to do. please suggest.

By: Kerry M

Kerry M — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:50:34 +0000

I haven’t shot anything with my Canon G10 since I got the Olympus, the E-P1 fits in my backpack. I can’t wait for two things with it: 1) get my hands on the 17mm f/2,8 and 2) get a Raw profile for it in Adobe Camera Raw. In the meantime, I’m going to continue to put this camera through its paces and report along the way. Also I noticed this product fits on the E-P1. Flipout screen???

http://flipbac.com/Olympus-E-P1-LCD-protector-viewfinder-flipbac.htm

By: Sumit Datta

Sumit Datta — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:03:10 +0000

The Panasonic GH1 also comes with an image stabilized lens(14-140mm).
The E-P1 seems like an incomplete camera.
The GH-1 is perfect for those who want great pictures and Broadcast Quality(almost) videos.

By: Govind Raj

Govind Raj — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:25:40 +0000

Hi,
I am planning to buy this product in india, can you please give me the following info?
1. Since it is for medical photography, I have to attach the body to another device which has its own lens system. Will the camera body work or will it always look for the lens?
2.do you know any dealer in india?

Thanks a lot.
Govind Raj

By: Raj surin

Raj surin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:20:10 +0000

The E-P1 has certainly come up with very promsing developments:
The high ISO performance is a jump that would make any user happy.
I wouldn’t worry so much about the missing viewfinder – after all the camera is targeted not as a replacement for the DSLR user.
the missing built-in flash .. well if the camera is producing very good noise performances at ISO of 1600 or even 3200 and coupled with a lens like the 17mm 2.8 it should be able to handle low light conditions with ease.
The Raw files downloaded and processed in the Olympus Master(so far the only RAW processor for these files)are more than good for a camera that is so compact and carry-able anytime and anywhere.
I’d think it makes an easy add on camera for those who already posses the 4/3 system lenses which could add a lot of high quality optics for their everyday shoots when the big heavy DSLR’s are not really required.
The only factor that can hold back most Indian buyers is the cost (about 45k INR)- But time will tell.

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:40:28 +0000

Are you saying Olympus has better Image Stabilization. I own the Panasonic G1 and the stabilization is awesome.

By: Pradip Shah

Pradip Shah — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:11:14 +0000

It may be using normal SD card but bad habits die hard. In their earlier models only cards
supplied by Olympus would work. Of course these cost twice as much!!!

If by chance you formatted the card externally it would no longer work with the Camera. I would not put it past them to repeat this restriction.

By: Mahesh Shantaram

Mahesh Shantaram — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:24:47 +0000

OHMYGOD I can imagine the magic we’re going to create together. We meaning me, EP-1, 17mm f/2.8, and FL-36

I find myself using the viewfinder less these days. It takes a bit of practise to look at the real action in front of you rather than through something. Anyway, the add-on viewfinder isn’t going to be accurate, and it’s precisely the thing that was traded off to achieve this incredible form factor.

Built-in Flash – even amateurs don’t use this evil thing anymore. Seems like the perfect time to buy an FL-36 flash (even though I have FL-50.)