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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91 Imaging
53 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GM1
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GM5

		

		

			
 E-M1X GM5 
RevealedJanuary 2019September 2014Newer by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 GM5 E-M1X 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GM5

		

		

			
 E-M1X GM5 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Check the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and GM5 is 54 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography advice
76
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
Panasonic GM5 Street photography information
67
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch focus
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
76
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 lighter than others (211g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography advice
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (870 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
48
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 max frames per second low (5.8 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography features
68
 better than average battery life (870 shots)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (997g)
71
 lighter than others (211g)
 features focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography highlights
79
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (870 per charge)
 two card slots
69
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging info
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (997g)
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 touchscreen
 offers face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (211 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GM5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-01-24 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 211g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 721
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,999 $966