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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
71
Imaging
52
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GM5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was launched 10 months prior to the GM5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 grades vs the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic GM5

 E-M1 GM5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Olympus E-M1

 GM5 E-M1 
RevealedSeptember 2014October 2013Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GM5

 E-M1 GM5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 against the GM5.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and GM5 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and GM5.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older E-M1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (497g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Sports photography features
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography features
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
environment proofing
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors (211g)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography highlights
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1
Vlogging with Panasonic GM5
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (497g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GM5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-10-28 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePIC VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Flash Auto, 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, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 211g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 66
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 11.7
DXO Low light rating 757 721
Other
Battery life 350 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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