Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX85

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic GX85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was revealed 7 years before the GX85 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P2 grades versus the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 versus the GX85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and GX85.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic GX85 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.