Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GM5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was brought out 4 years after the GM5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M1X grades against the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X versus the GM5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and GM5 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and GM5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus E-M1X to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.