Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G2

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-520 versus Panasonic G2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-520 was launched 23 months earlier than the G2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-520 matches up versus the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 comes with physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-520 versus Panasonic G2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-520 versus the G2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and G2 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and G2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic G2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.