Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G1

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was introduced 16 months after the G1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-P2 matches up versus the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 vs the G1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and G1 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and G1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent E-P2 should have an edge in sensor tech.