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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and G2 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was manufactured 8 years after the G2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1X matches up vs the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 E-M1X G2 
RevealedJanuary 2019July 2010More modern by 104 months
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 G2 E-M1X 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 E-M1X G2 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X features exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X compared to the G2.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and G2 is 54 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and G2.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography info
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography info
76
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
60
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
67
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
65
 screen articulates
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (428g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (60.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (870 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
40
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
68
 better than average battery (870 per charge)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 good  resolution (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (997g)
58
 offers focus by touch
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (428g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
79
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (870 per charge)
 2 card slots
57
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Panasonic G2 Vlogging features
68
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (997g)
61
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 features face detection autofocus
 includes external microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 more heavy than average in class (428g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-01-24 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $2,999 $1,000