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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was manufactured 4 years after the GF1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-P5 grades versus the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GF1

 E-P5 GF1 
RevealedOctober 2013October 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus E-P5

 GF1 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF1

 E-P5 GF1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 compared to the GF1.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and GF1 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and GF1.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus E-P5 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography information
68
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (420g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
great battery (380 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging factors
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (420g)
25
has face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF1
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-10-03 2009-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 420 gr (0.93 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 54
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 10.3
DXO Low light score 895 513
Other
Battery life 330 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $389 $400