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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
68 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
53 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1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
Panasonic GM1
(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.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic GM1

		

		

			
 E-M1 II GM1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016December 2013Newer by 34 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k1036kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 GM1 E-M1 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GM1

		

		

			
 E-M1 II GM1 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
76
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
65
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Panasonic GM1
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 environment sealing
 lighter than average (574 grams)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
77
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (204 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
75
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
48
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery power (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
72
 lighter than average (574 grams)
 environment sealing
 features touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
74
 lighter than competitors (204g)
 supports focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 bad battery power (230 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography advice
76
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 has double storage slots
 terrible battery pack (350 shots)
69
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging information
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging information
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
 lighter than average (574g)
35
 has touchscreen
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (204 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
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