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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PM1
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM2 was introduced 2 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PM2 grades versus the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic GF2

 E-PM2 GF2 
ReleasedMay 2013February 2011Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-PM2

 GF2 E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GF2

 E-PM2 GF2 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM2 against the GF2.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and GF2 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and GF2.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-PM2 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography highlights
66
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (300 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM2
Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-05-21 2011-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 54
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 10.3
DXO Low light score 932 506
Other
Battery life 360 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $448 $330