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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-3
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic GF2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was released at a similar time to the GF2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-5 matches up against the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic GF2

 E-5 GF2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-5

 GF2 E-5 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic GF2

 E-5 GF2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2011Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 enjoys outside 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 GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-5 and the GF2.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and GF2 is 58 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and GF2.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
65
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography features
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
56
weather proofing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (300 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
resolution not great (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging features
64
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
includes mic jack
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
32
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-03 2011-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
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 type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 310g (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 10.3
DXO Low light score 519 506
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,700 $330