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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF2
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was brought out 5 years after the GF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the GF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic GF1

 E-M10 II GF1 
LaunchedAugust 2015October 2009More modern by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 GF1 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF1

 E-M10 II GF1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II has got outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 II versus the GF1.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and GF1 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and GF1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus E-M10 II to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography details
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Panasonic GF1 Street photography features
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography factors
73
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
59
better than average battery (380 shots)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging details
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging details
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
25
features face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-25 2009-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 385g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 54
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 10.3
DXO Low light rating 842 513
Other
Battery life 320 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $400