Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH2

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic GH2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL5 was revealed 19 months later than the GH2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL5 grades against the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL5 and the GH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and GH2 is 88 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and GH2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer E-PL5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.