Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH2

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was introduced 5 years after the GH2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M1 II scores against the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II and the GH2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and GH2 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and GH2.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1 II to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer E-M1 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.