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Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon G5 X
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
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Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon G5 X MII and Olympus E-PM1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X MII was unveiled 7 years after the E-PM1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G5 X MII matches up vs the E-PM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Olympus E-PM1

 G5 X MII E-PM1 
AnnouncedJuly 2019November 2011More modern by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Canon G5 X MII

 E-PM1 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Olympus E-PM1

 G5 X MII E-PM1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X MII provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X MII and Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 X MII and the E-PM1.

Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and E-PM1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G5 X MII using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon G5 X MII will give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher G5 X MII will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography information
66
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography features
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography features
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography details
65
silent shutter (1/25,600s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
low battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography highlights
80
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
45
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging advice
80
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon G5 X MII vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Olympus E-PM1
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIOlympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-07-09 2011-11-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25600 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 265g (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $499