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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
68 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GX850, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was introduced 3 months earlier than the GX850 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 E-M1 II GX850 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 GX850 E-M1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 E-M1 II GX850 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2017Same age
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the GX850.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and GX850 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and GX850.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 II to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
76
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
66
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Street photography highlights
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 lighter than others in class (574g)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
80
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography features
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography features
75
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 not so great battery (350 per charge)
52
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (210 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
72
 lighter than others in class (574 grams)
 weather proofing
 offers focus via touch
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery (350 shots)
79
 provides focus via touch
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery pack (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography factors
76
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 two card slots
 not so great battery (350 shots)
71
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging advice
79
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 lighter than others in class (574g)
73
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not have image stabilization
 no external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GX850
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 73
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 13.3
DXO Low light rating 1312 586
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 210 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,700 $548