Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Old Model is Olympus E-M5
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic GX1
- Updated by Panasonic GX8
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-M5 II was unveiled 16 months later than the GX7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M5 II matches up vs the GX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic GX7
E-M5 II | GX7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-M5 II
GX7 | E-M5 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic GX7
E-M5 II | GX7 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 II and the GX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and GX7 is 80 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and GX7.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher E-M5 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,765 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 469 grams (1.03 pounds) | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 896 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 images | 350 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $699 | $1,000 |