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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Refreshed by OM System OM-5
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and G2 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 9 years after the G2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M5 III scores versus the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 E-M5 III G2 
IntroducedOctober 2019July 2010More modern by 113 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 G2 E-M5 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 E-M5 III G2 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III features outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 III vs the G2.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and G2 is 80 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and G2.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus E-M5 III to deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography advice
77
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography details
Panasonic G2 Street photography details
83
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
65
 screen articulates
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 bad battery (310 shots)
40
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
77
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 decent MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery (310 CIPA)
58
 provides touch focus
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (428g)
 MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography features
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography features
77
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 bad battery (310 per charge)
57
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
84
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
61
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 features face detection focusing
 does have external microphone support
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G2
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-17 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type MOS 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 414g (0.91 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 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 310 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,199 $1,000