Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GM1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M1X was manufactured 5 years after the GM1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M1X grades against the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X features exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1X compared to the GM1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and GM1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and GM1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor technology.