Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G1

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL2 was launched 2 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL2 grades versus the G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 versus the G1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and G1 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and G1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-PL2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.