Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G5

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic G5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was launched 2 years after the G5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M5 II matches up against the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 II versus the G5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and G5 is 80 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and G5.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger E-M5 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.