Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX1
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX1 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
- Released February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2012
- Successor is Panasonic GX7
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Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL2 was introduced 12 months prior to the GX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic GX1
| E-PL2 | GX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Olympus E-PL2
| GX1 | E-PL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic GX1
| E-PL2 | GX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL2 versus the GX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and GX1 is 85 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and GX1.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX1 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-PL2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-02-11 | 2012-02-14 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | 7.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 362g (0.80 lbs) | 318g (0.70 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 55 | 55 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 20.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 573 | 703 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 280 images | 300 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $228 |