Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF1

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and GF1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was introduced 7 years after the GF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1 II grades vs the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the GF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and GF1 is 68 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and GF1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-M1 II to provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.