Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH2

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was revealed 8 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M5 III grades vs the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III features external dimensions 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 GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 III versus the GH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and GH2 is 80 and 70 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and GH2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M5 III to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.