Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GX7

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was manufactured 18 months before the GX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M5 scores against the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 features external measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 versus the GX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and GX7 is 81 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and GX7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.