Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GM5
E-M1X | GM5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | September 2014 | Newer by 54 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Olympus E-M1X
GM5 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GM5
E-M1X | GM5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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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 |