Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1
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![Olympus PEN E-PL2 front Olympus PEN E-PL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2/Olympus-E-PL2-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1/Panasonic-GM1-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Released December 2013
- Updated by Panasonic GM5
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
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The E-PL2 was brought out 3 years before the GM1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the GM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic GM1
E-PL2 | GM1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus E-PL2
GM1 | E-PL2 | |||
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Released | December 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 34 months |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic GM1
E-PL2 | GM1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL2 against the GM1.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and GM1.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GM1 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-02-11 | 2013-12-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display 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 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/50 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 gr (0.80 pounds) | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 573 | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | 230 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $750 |