Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G85

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was manufactured 7 years before the G85 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-P2 scores versus the G85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 versus the G85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and G85 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and G85.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic G85 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.