Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched April 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

The E-P2 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GM5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-P2 grades vs the GM5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic GM5
E-P2 | GM5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Olympus E-P2
GM5 | E-P2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 53 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GM5
E-P2 | GM5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 offers external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P2 versus the GM5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and GM5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and GM5.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GM5 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) | 211 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 505 | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $799 | $966 |