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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-P1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
Panasonic GF2
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GF1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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic GF2

 E-P2 GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-P2

 GF2 E-P2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011April 2010More recent by 10 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GF2

 E-P2 GF2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography factors
43
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (300 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging advice
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
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
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