Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GM1

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was announced 3 years after the GM1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M10 III grades vs the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III has exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 III and the GM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and GM1 is 80 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and GM1.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-M10 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.