OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX7

In this article, we are evaluating the OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was announced 9 years after the GX7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the OM System OM-5 matches up against the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are provided at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-5 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the OM System OM-5 against the GX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and GX7 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-5 and GX7.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the OM System OM-5 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher OM System OM-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.