Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX7

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was manufactured 22 months after the GX7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 II scores against the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 II against the GX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and GX7 is 82 and 81 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and GX7.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern E-M10 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.