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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 III
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Older Model is Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and G2 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was announced 6 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M1 II scores vs the G2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic G2

 E-M1 II G2 
LaunchedSeptember 2016July 2010Fresher by 76 months
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 G2 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G2

 E-M1 II G2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 II against the G2.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and G2 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and G2.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 II to provide more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
Panasonic G2 Street photography details
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than average (574 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
65
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than average (574 grams)
weather proofing
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
58
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (428 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
57
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than average (574g)
61
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection focus
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (428g)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-09-19 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MOV, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574g (1.27 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 53
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 10.3
DXO Low light rating 1312 493
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Launch cost $1,700 $1,000