Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1
68 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
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![Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II/Olympus-E-M1-II-front.jpg)
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93 Imaging
53 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1
- Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Introduced December 2013
- Updated by Panasonic GM5
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GM1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and GM1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).
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The E-M1 II was launched 2 years after the GM1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M1 II grades vs the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic GM1
E-M1 II | GM1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | December 2013 | Newer by 34 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus E-M1 II
GM1 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GM1
E-M1 II | GM1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 II versus the GM1.
![Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and GM1 is 68 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and GM1.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1 II to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II will have an edge in sensor tech.
![Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2013-12-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/50 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 574 grams (1.27 lb) | 204 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 1312 | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch price | $1,700 | $750 |