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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the G10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-P2 matches up vs the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic G10

 E-P2 G10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-P2

 G10 E-P2 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G10

 E-P2 G10 
IntroducedApril 2010August 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 and the G10.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and G10 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and G10.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography details
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
Sports photography with Panasonic G10
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G10 Travel photography factors
43
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good battery (380 per charge)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography advice
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G10 Vlogging factors
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
23
offers face detection focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G10
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-04-22 2010-08-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 388 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 52
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 10.1
DXO Low light rating 505 411
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $799 $550