Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GM5

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was released 6 years prior to the GM5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P1 grades versus the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P1 against the GM5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and GM5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and GM5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GM5 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.