Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GM1

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic GM1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was revealed 19 months before the GM1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M5 scores vs the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 and the GM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and GM1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and GM1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older E-M5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.