Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic GM1

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic GM1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and GM1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-500 was revealed 9 years prior to the GM1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-500 matches up versus the GM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 has got external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-500 vs the GM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-500 and GM1 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and GM1.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic GM1 to render extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.