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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was released 10 years before the G95 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-P2 scores versus the G95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic G95

 E-P2 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-P2

 G95 E-P2 
RevealedApril 2019April 2010Newer by 109 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G95

 E-P2 G95 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has got exterior 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 G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 and the G95.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and G95 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and G95.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic G95 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
Sports photography with Panasonic G95
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography features
Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
43
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (300 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P2
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
bad battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
Panasonic G95 Vlogging details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-04-22 2019-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 290 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $998