Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX850

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Panasonic GX850, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was released 23 months earlier than the GX850 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M5 II scores versus the GX850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 II versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the GX850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and GX850 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and GX850.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older E-M5 II will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.