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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
52

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and G2 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was revealed 10 years after the G2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV G2 
ReleasedAugust 2020July 2010More modern by 123 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 G2 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV G2 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the G2.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and G2 is 81 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and G2.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 IV to produce greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
60
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
84
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
65
 fully articulated screen
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
72
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no phase detect AF
40
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
84
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
58
 includes touch focus
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (428g)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography details
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography details
82
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
57
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G2 Vlogging highlights
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
61
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has face detect autofocus
 has microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-08-04 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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    
Highest 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $699 $1,000