Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM1

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was unveiled 4 years prior to the GM1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-P2 matches up against the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 and the GM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and GM1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and GM1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic GM1 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.