Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GH1

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GH1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was unveiled 10 months later than the GH1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-P2 grades against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 versus the GH1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and GH1 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and GH1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-P2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.