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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
89 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
52

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PM1 was released 17 months after the G2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 E-PM1 G2 
ReleasedNovember 2011July 2010More modern by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-PM1

		

		

			
 G2 E-PM1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 E-PM1 G2 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 and the G2.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and G2 is 89 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and G2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you have to take the age  of the products into consideration. The more modern E-PM1 should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
60
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
60
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography features
Panasonic G2 Street photography features
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 no moving screen
65
 screen articulates
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-PM1 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
49
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 lacks phase detect AF
40
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
45
 no Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
 supports touch to focus
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography information
65
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 no Timelapse mode
57
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-PM1 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone port
61
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detection focusing
 comes with external microphone jack
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic G2
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-11-23 2010-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 265g (0.58 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 53
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.3
DXO Low light score 499 493
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $1,000