Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G2

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was introduced 6 years after the G2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL8 matches up against the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 comes with external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 vs the G2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and G2.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-PL8 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher E-PL8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.