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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2

Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
75 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and G2 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was released 7 years after the G2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M10 III matches up versus the G2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 III G2 
AnnouncedAugust 2017July 2010More modern by 87 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 G2 E-M10 III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 III G2 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III against the G2.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and G2 is 80 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and G2.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 III to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
73
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
60
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 resolution not great (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Panasonic G2
77
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (410g)
65
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (428g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
69
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 has no phase detect auto focus
40
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
67
 provides touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 more heavy than competition (410 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
 features focus by touch
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
 resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
57
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging factors
Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition (410 grams)
61
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 has face detect focusing
 comes with microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 more heavy than competition in class (428g)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic G2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-08-31 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 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 330 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $650 $1,000