Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GX850

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL2 was launched 6 years before the GX850 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL2 scores vs the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has physical measurements 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 GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the GX850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and GX850 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and GX850.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX850 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL2 will be behind in sensor technology.