Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G2

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic G2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was revealed 24 months prior to the G2 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-420 matches up versus the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-420 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-420 versus the G2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and G2 is 77 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and G2.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic G2 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-420 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.