Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic G2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and G2 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was announced 9 years later than the G2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1 III grades against the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the G2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and G2 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and G2.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1 III to deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III should have an advantage in sensor innovation.