Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX85

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was brought out 14 months earlier than the GX85 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M5 II grades against the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II has got external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II and the GX85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and GX85 is 80 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and GX85.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older E-M5 II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.