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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
Panasonic GX7
(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
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX8
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 6 years later than the GX7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic GX7

 E-M5 III GX7 
IntroducedOctober 2019November 2013Fresher by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 GX7 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GX7

 E-M5 III GX7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 III against the GX7.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and GX7 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and GX7.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M5 III to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Street photography camera
83
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (310 per charge)
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography factors
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (310 per charge)
67
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging highlights
84
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-10-17 2013-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 414 grams (0.91 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life 310 shots 350 shots
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,199 $1,000