Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and G1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was released 7 years after the G1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M1 II scores versus the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II has got external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II versus the G1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and G1 is 68 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and G1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 II to produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.