Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was manufactured 7 months after the GF1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P2 matches up vs the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. 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 GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 vs the GF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and GF1 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and GF1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher E-P2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.