Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF2
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Released February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- New Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF1
- Successor is Panasonic GF3
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL2 was brought out at a similar time to the GF2 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL2 matches up against the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic GF2
E-PL2 | GF2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-PL2
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic GF2
E-PL2 | GF2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | February 2011 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 and the GF2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and GF2 is 85 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and GF2.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the age of the cameras into account.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-02-11 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 gr (0.80 lb) | 310 gr (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | 300 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $330 |