Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G2

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was launched 2 months before the G2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-P2 matches up against the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 features exterior measurements 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 G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 against the G2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and G2.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.