Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic GM1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic GM1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and GM1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-520 was introduced 6 years before the GM1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-520 grades vs the GM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 features outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-520 compared to the GM1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and GM1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and GM1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic GM1 to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.