Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF2

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was launched 19 months prior to the GF2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-P1 matches up versus the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-P1 against the GF2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and GF2 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and GF2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.