Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GH5S

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GH5S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was announced 8 years prior to the GH5S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-P2 matches up vs the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 versus the GH5S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and GH5S is 86 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and GH5S.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-P2 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.