Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF2

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.