Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GM5

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and GM5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was launched 5 years after the GM5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the GM5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and GM5 is 81 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and GM5.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 IV to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.