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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Older Model is Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 Overview

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.

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 III G2 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2010Fresher by 117 months
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 G2 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 III G2 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and G2 is 67 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
60
 focusing manually
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Panasonic G2
78
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
65
 screen articulates
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch focus
 no image stabilization
 heavier than average (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
40
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
79
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
58
 features touch focus
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (428 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography highlights
81
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
57
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G2 Vlogging highlights
79
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone support
61
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 offers face detect focus
 comes with mic port
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 heavier than average (428 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic G2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-11 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 420 shots 360 shots
Type 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 shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,800 $1,000