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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GH4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM2 was manufactured 8 months prior to the GH4 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PM2 grades vs the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic GH4

 E-PM2 GH4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Olympus E-PM2

 GH4 E-PM2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2013More modern by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GH4

 E-PM2 GH4 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GH4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PM2 against the GH4.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and GH4 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and GH4.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Street photography factors
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect AF
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography advice
66
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
weather sealing
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging factors
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GH4
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-05-21 2014-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 12.8
DXO Low light rating 932 791
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $448 $1,500