Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G2

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was released 3 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-P5 scores vs the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 vs the G2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and G2 is 85 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and G2.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-P5 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern E-P5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.