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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Released October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was released 20 months after the GX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-P5 matches up vs the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GX1

 E-P5 GX1 
ReleasedOctober 2013February 2012Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Olympus E-P5

 GX1 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX1

 E-P5 GX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 compared to the GX1.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and GX1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and GX1.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-P5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (420g)
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
47
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography details
68
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average (420 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
62
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging info
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than average (420g)
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX1
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-10-03 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) 7.60 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.93 lb) 318 grams (0.70 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 10.6
DXO Low light score 895 703
Other
Battery life 330 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $389 $228