Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- Updated by Olympus 1s
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Old Model is Panasonic G1
- New Model is Panasonic G3

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic G2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively close but the 1 (1/1.7") and G2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

The 1 was manufactured 3 years after the G2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 scores against the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic G2
1 | G2 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus 1
G2 | 1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic G2
1 | G2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1 and the G2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and G2 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and G2.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The 1 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent 1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2010-07-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $700 | $1,000 |