Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH2

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was manufactured 2 years after the GH2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-P5 grades versus the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has got external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 and the GH2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and GH2 is 85 and 70 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and GH2.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-P5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.