Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-P1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
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic G10
E-P2 | G10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-P2
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G10
E-P2 | G10 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | August 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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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 |