Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GM1

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was revealed 21 months after the GM1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M10 II grades against the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II versus the GM1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and GM1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and GM1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-M10 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.