Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was announced 6 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 III grades against the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III versus the GF2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and GF2 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and GF2.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus E-M10 III to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.