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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was announced 4 years after the G2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL7 scores versus the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic G2

 E-PL7 G2 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2010More modern by 51 months
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-PL7

 G2 E-PL7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic G2

 E-PL7 G2 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 provides outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-PL7 and the G2.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and G2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus E-PL7 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
Street photography with Panasonic G2
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
65
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography info
Panasonic G2 Travel photography info
85
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
58
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (428g)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
61
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average in class (428g)
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic G2
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-01 2010-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 53
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 10.3
DXO Low light score 873 493
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $1,000