Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic G2
E-M10 III | G2 | |||
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Announced | August 2017 | July 2010 | More modern by 87 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-M10 III
G2 | E-M10 III | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic G2
E-M10 III | G2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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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 |