Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Panasonic GF1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was revealed 5 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M5 II matches up against the GF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 II versus the GF1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and GF1 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and GF1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M5 II to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.