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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was introduced 12 months prior to the G2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-620 grades vs the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic G2

 E-620 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-620

 G2 E-620 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G2

 E-620 G2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-620 vs the G2.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and G2 is 71 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and G2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older E-620 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography features
Panasonic G2 Street photography features
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
65
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
58
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (428g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging features
Panasonic G2 Vlogging features
18
lack of video recording
61
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average in class (428g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G2
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-06 2010-07-12
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 53
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.3
DXO Low light rating 536 493
Other
Battery life 500 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $1,000