Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH2

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was brought out 4 years after the GH2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M10 II scores vs the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II versus the GH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and GH2 is 82 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and GH2.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher E-M10 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.