Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GM1

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was launched 3 months after the GM1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M10 grades vs the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 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).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 against the GM1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and GM1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and GM1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.