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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Introduced December 2013
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GM1

 E-M1X GM1 
IntroducedJanuary 2019December 2013Newer by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k1036kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus E-M1X

 GM1 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GM1

 E-M1X GM1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Street photography highlights
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others (997g)
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (204 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography features
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (997g)
74
lighter than competition (204g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
two card slots
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than others (997 grams)
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-01-24 2013-12-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/50 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 870 shots 230 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail cost $2,999 $750