Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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- Superseded the Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P2 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the GF2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-P2 scores against the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic GF2
E-P2 | GF2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-P2
GF2 | E-P2 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | April 2010 | More recent by 10 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GF2
E-P2 | GF2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 vs the GF2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and GF2 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and GF2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2011-02-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 310g (0.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $799 | $330 |