Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G2

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic G2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was revealed 15 months before the G2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-450 scores against the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-450 and the G2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and G2 is 77 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and G2.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic G2 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind in sensor tech.