Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GF2

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was launched 3 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 matches up vs the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 offers external measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic GF2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 vs the GF2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and GF2 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and GF2.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.