Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH2

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.

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

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.

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

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.