Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G2

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P3 was released 14 months later than the G2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up versus the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P3 vs the G2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and G2.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer E-P3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.