Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G2

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was brought out 22 months after the G2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M5 scores against the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 features outer measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 and the G2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and G2 is 81 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and G2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M5 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.