Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Older Model is Panasonic G1
- New Model is Panasonic G3
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic G2, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-5 was revealed 7 months later than the G2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-5 grades against the G2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic G2
E-5 | G2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-5
G2 | E-5 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic G2
E-5 | G2 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 offers exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-5 vs the G2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and G2 is 58 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and G2.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger E-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-02-03 | 2010-07-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V+ | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 519 | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 images | 360 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,700 | $1,000 |