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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was announced 9 years after the GH2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the GH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic GH2

 E-M10 IV GH2 
AnnouncedAugust 2020March 2011Newer by 115 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 GH2 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GH2

 E-M10 IV GH2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV against the GH2.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and GH2 is 81 and 70 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and GH2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 IV to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
68
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
46
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (330 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
84
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography information
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (330 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no mic support
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GH2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-08-04 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 15.60 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 442g (0.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 330 pictures
Form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $699 $1,000